Nissan Note DPF Replacement Parts

The Nissan Note ran in the UK across two main generations: the first generation (E11) covered roughly 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) ran from 2013 onwards. The DPF is tied to the engine code and emissions era of your specific vehicle, so a part from the E11 generation is very unlikely to suit an E12, even if the two cars look similar underneath. Always check which generation your car belongs to before sourcing a DPF from a breaker.

This question spans the E11-to-E12 generation boundary, which changed around 2013, so the two cars may use different engines and exhaust configurations entirely. Even within the same engine family, DPF fitment specifics across that boundary are strong confirm-with-the-breaker territory — quote your registration and engine code to the breaker and ask them to verify against the donor vehicle before buying. Do not assume visual similarity means the part will fit or pass MOT.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, or Tekna — does not affect DPF fitment on the Nissan Note; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and the emissions standard the vehicle was built to. You may find minor cosmetic differences in surrounding heat shields or brackets from the donor car, but the DPF itself is determined by the drivetrain, not the trim. Confirm the engine code matches between your car and the donor, and the trim name can be safely ignored.

Yes, the engine code is one of the most important matching points for a DPF — different diesel engines have different exhaust configurations, and fitting a DPF from the wrong engine can mean it physically will not fit or may cause emissions failures at MOT. Give the breaker your full registration number and engine code so they can match the part to the correct donor vehicle. Never rely on year alone, as the same model year could have been supplied with more than one engine option.

Euro 5 and Euro 6 DPFs are not interchangeable — they are designed to meet different emissions thresholds and the systems around them, including sensors and engine management calibration, differ between eras. Fitting a DPF from the wrong emissions generation can cause the car to fail its MOT emissions test even if the part bolts on physically. Confirm the emissions standard of both the donor and your own vehicle with the breaker before agreeing a purchase.

Cross-model interchange for DPFs is genuinely complex territory — even where Nissan models share an engine family, differences in exhaust routing, back-pressure calibration, and sensor positions can mean a part that looks identical will not work correctly. This is strong confirm-with-the-breaker territory: give them your registration and engine code and ask specifically whether the donor part has been verified against your exact application. Do not assume shared badging or engine codes guarantee a direct swap.