Should I buy a 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Automatic. 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

Jerky automatic shifting and actuator faults

Slow pull-away, shunting in traffic, delayed gear changes, or a gearbox warning with limited drive.

How to check

Pull away gently several times from a stop, then creep in slow traffic and let it shift by itself.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

2Moderate Likelihood

High oil consumption

Oil level drops between services, top-ups become frequent, and some cars may show a smoky exhaust after idling or startup.

How to check

Warm the engine fully, let it idle briefly, then pull away and watch the exhaust in the mirrors if possible.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

3Moderate Likelihood

Suspension bush, joint and bearing wear

Knocks over rough roads, vague front-end feel, uneven tyre wear, or a car that feels unsettled on broken surfaces.

How to check

Drive over a few small bumps and patched road surfaces at low to moderate speed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£550

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 8.0% (6,252 failed / 78,168 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.8% (16,348 failed / 127,908 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.4% (11,548 failed / 70,561 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.9% (5,485 failed / 27,531 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 23.9% (2,102 failed / 8,791 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.7% (666 failed / 2,497 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 28.2% (213 failed / 756 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 30.6% (67 failed / 219 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 28.0% (23 failed / 82 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 30.3% (10 failed / 33 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2018 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Automatic

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 1.0 Petrol Automatic, 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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