Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.6 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Warning lights, reduced power, cooling fan running after switch-off, frequent regenerations, or an oil level that rises without an oil top-up.
Drive until warm, then note whether it feels flat under load and whether warning lights or a strong hot exhaust smell appear.
£600
Whistling under load, reduced pull, smoke, oily pipework, or a sudden loss of power.
Accelerate gently and then more firmly once the engine is warm.
£1,300
Stop-start no longer works, the engine cranks slowly, or warning messages appear intermittently without a clear pattern.
Start the car from cold if possible, then drive until warm and stop in traffic conditions.
£320
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.6 Diesel 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