Should I buy a 2015 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015 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

1Moderate Likelihood

Wet timing belt breakdown and oil starvation

Oil warning light, engine fault light, rattly running, hesitation, misfire, or a history showing the belt is overdue by age or mileage.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and watch for warning lights or uneven running.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

2Moderate Likelihood

Cold-start timing-drive rattle

Rattle on first start of the day, especially after standing overnight, sometimes followed by engine fault lights later on.

How to check

Arrive before the seller has started the car and listen closely during the first cold start.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,500

3Moderate Likelihood

Fabric roof mechanism or seal faults on Top! models

Roof stops mid-travel, struggles to latch, lets in wind noise or leaves damp trim after rain.

How to check

Run the roof through a full open-and-close cycle and then drive at town speed with it shut.

Estimated Repair Cost

£800

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 9.0% (1,226 failed / 13,690 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.5% (3,976 failed / 27,435 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 19.6% (3,414 failed / 17,424 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 25.1% (1,800 failed / 7,171 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 28.1% (603 failed / 2,147 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 29.5% (155 failed / 526 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 34.3% (36 failed / 105 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 34.4% (11 failed / 32 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2015 Peugeot 108 1.2 Petrol Manual

Peugeot 108 buying questions

Is a 2015 Peugeot 108 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015 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 (2015)?

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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