Should I buy a 2019 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2019 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

1Moderate Likelihood

Timing chain and guide wear

Rattle for a few seconds after startup, rough running, or an engine note that sounds harsher than normal.

How to check

Start the engine from fully cold and listen for the first few seconds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,000

2Low Likelihood

Cooling system leaks or thermostat failure

Coolant smell, low coolant level, temperature worries in traffic, heater performance changes, or fan activity that seems excessive.

How to check

Let it warm up fully in traffic or while stationary after the drive, with the heater on.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

3Moderate Likelihood

Rear wheel bearing or hub noise

A humming or rumbling noise that rises with road speed, often more noticeable on smoother roads.

How to check

Drive at 30 to 60 mph on a smooth road and listen for a steady hum from one corner.

Estimated Repair Cost

£423

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.2% (623 failed / 8,703 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.3% (773 failed / 6,275 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.0% (263 failed / 1,640 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.2% (52 failed / 321 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 26.3% (21 failed / 80 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 21.1% (4 failed / 19 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 20.0% (1 failed / 5 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2019 Peugeot 108 1.0 Petrol Manual

Peugeot 108 buying questions

Is a 2019 Peugeot 108 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2019 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 (2019)?

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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