Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle on start-up, low oil pressure warning, engine fault message, rough running or sudden loss of power. Some cars show few warning signs before a major failure.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.
£1,400
Juddering under acceleration, engine warning light, rough idle or a sudden drop to reduced power.
Drive at town speed in a higher gear, then accelerate firmly without flooring it from very low revs.
£350
Knocking from the front, harshness over potholes, wandering feel or uneven front tyre wear.
Drive over patched roads and make a few gentle steering inputs at normal speed.
£500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 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