Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2019 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.
Cold-start rattle, engine fault warning, low oil pressure light, rough running, or sudden loss of power. Some cars show few warning signs before damage escalates.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.
£1,400
The engine may shake on startup, hesitate when accelerating, flash the engine light, or drop into reduced-power mode.
Start from cold if possible, then accelerate firmly once the engine is warm.
£450
Stop-start becomes unavailable, the engine restarts slowly, or warning messages appear after short trips and cold weather.
Drive until warm, stop normally a few times, and note how the car restarts and how the electrical system behaves.
£320
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2019 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