Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.5 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle from cold start or warm idle, engine warning light, rough running, or in some cases very little warning before a major failure.
Start it from cold if possible, then let it idle with the bonnet open and listen again after a short drive.
£2,200
Engine warning light, reduced power, cooling fan running after switch-off, higher fuel use, or repeated regeneration messages.
Drive for 15-20 minutes including a steady faster section, then stop and let it idle briefly.
£400
Knocking or clunking from the front over small bumps, often worse at low speed.
Drive slowly over rough patches and a couple of speed bumps with the windows slightly open.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.5 Diesel 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