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
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.
Rattle for a few seconds after startup, rough running, or an engine note that sounds harsher than normal.
Start the engine from fully cold and listen for the first few seconds.
£1,000
Coolant smell, low coolant level, temperature worries in traffic, heater performance changes, or fan activity that seems excessive.
Let it warm up fully in traffic or while stationary after the drive, with the heater on.
£700
A humming or rumbling noise that rises with road speed, often more noticeable on smoother roads.
Drive at 30 to 60 mph on a smooth road and listen for a steady hum from one corner.
£423

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.
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.
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.
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.
Or enter the vehicle manually