Should I buy a 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual. 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

2High Likelihood

Oxygen sensor and engine-management faults

Engine light on, occasional reduced power, rougher running, or multiple warning lights that trace back to an emissions sensor fault code.

How to check

Start it, let it idle, then drive at mixed town speeds and watch the dash.

Estimated Repair Cost

£300

3Moderate Likelihood

Air-conditioning compressor failure

Air stays warm even with the system on cold, compressor noise appears, or the cabin takes far too long to cool down.

How to check

Run the air conditioning on its coldest setting with the fan up after the engine has been running for a few minutes.

Estimated Repair Cost

£587

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.9% (4,175 failed / 47,060 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.3% (11,252 failed / 78,849 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 19.0% (8,410 failed / 44,366 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 24.3% (4,272 failed / 17,553 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 28.7% (1,477 failed / 5,142 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 29.7% (333 failed / 1,122 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 30.7% (73 failed / 238 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 34.7% (25 failed / 72 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 9.1% (1 failed / 11 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 25.0% (1 failed / 4 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual

Peugeot 108 buying questions

Is a 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 108 (2014–2018)?

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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