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

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

1Low Likelihood

Timing chain and guide wear

Rattle for a second or two after start-up, or a persistent metallic chatter from the engine bay when cold.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet area nearby in a quiet place.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

2High Likelihood

Boot water ingress from third brake light area

Damp boot lining, water trails from the top of the tailgate, condensation, musty smell, or a wet spare-wheel area after rain.

How to check

Open the boot after rain or after the car has been washed and lift the boot floor trim by hand.

Estimated Repair Cost

£180

3Moderate Likelihood

Brake binding or uneven rear brake performance

Car feels reluctant to roll freely, one wheel runs hotter after a drive, or braking feels uneven at low speed.

How to check

Drive normally, brake gently a few times, then let the car coast on a flat road and note how freely it rolls.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

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 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 1.0 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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