Should I buy a 2015–2021 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2021 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

1Moderate Likelihood

Jerky automatic shifts and actuator-related clutch wear

Slow or awkward pull-aways, head-nodding gearchanges, hesitation when selecting drive, or occasional refusal to engage a gear.

How to check

Pull away gently several times from a stop, then crawl in slow traffic and try a few light-throttle upshifts.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

2Moderate Likelihood

Timing-chain and guide wear

Rattle for a few seconds after a cold start, especially if the car has also been using oil.

How to check

Start the engine from fully cold after it has been standing for several hours.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3Moderate Likelihood

Front footwell water ingress from blocked drains

Wet front carpet, steamed-up windows, sloshing underfoot or dampness after heavy rain.

How to check

Feel the front carpet edges and underlay area near the footwells, especially after rain or after the car has been washed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£180

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.6% (6,770 failed / 88,794 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.7% (15,764 failed / 124,082 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.3% (10,192 failed / 62,625 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.8% (4,580 failed / 23,135 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 23.9% (1,716 failed / 7,181 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 26.7% (530 failed / 1,983 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 28.4% (169 failed / 595 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 28.7% (46 failed / 160 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 28.3% (17 failed / 60 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 28.6% (8 failed / 28 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2015–2021 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Automatic

Peugeot 108 buying questions

Is a 2015–2021 Peugeot 108 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2021 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 (2015–2021)?

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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