Should I buy a 2014–2022 Peugeot 108?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2022 Peugeot 108. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Wet timing belt degradation and oil pressure loss

Rattle on start-up, oil pressure warning, engine light, limp mode, or a belt that looks cracked or swollen through the oil filler opening.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,000

2Moderate Likelihood

Timing chain and guide wear

Rattle for a few seconds after startup, rough running, or an engine note that sounds harsher than normal.

How to check

Start the engine from fully cold and listen for the first few seconds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,000

3High Likelihood

Brake binding and uneven brake wear

Car feels held back, wheel gets unusually hot, fuel economy drops, or braking feels uneven and slightly grabby.

How to check

After a normal drive, let the car coast gently to a stop and notice whether it rolls freely.

Estimated Repair Cost

£400

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.0% (13,070 failed / 163,122 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 13.3% (31,016 failed / 234,063 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.3% (21,047 failed / 121,685 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 21.6% (10,056 failed / 46,584 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 25.6% (3,663 failed / 14,305 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 27.4% (1,019 failed / 3,718 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 28.8% (294 failed / 1,022 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 31.5% (96 failed / 305 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 26.3% (25 failed / 95 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 28.6% (12 failed / 42 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2022 Peugeot 108

Peugeot 108 buying questions

Is a 2014–2022 Peugeot 108 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2022 Peugeot 108, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 108 (2014–2022)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Peugeot 108?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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