Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle on startup, oil-pressure warning, engine warning light, rough running, or a history of repeated belt inspections and early replacement.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.
£1,200
Slow response when selecting drive or reverse, shunting in traffic, or rough changes when cold.
From a standstill, move away gently several times, then creep in traffic pace and select reverse on level ground.
£900
Sweet coolant smell, falling coolant level, damp residue in the engine bay, or the temperature rising higher than normal.
Drive until fully warm, then stop and let it idle for a minute before switching off.
£550
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic, 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