Should I buy a 2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 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.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Wet timing belt degradation leading to oil starvation

Oil pressure warning, engine fault light, rattly startup, rough running, or bits of belt visible through the oil filler opening.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,300

2Moderate Likelihood

Misfire under load or on cold start

Engine warning light, shaky idle, hesitation when accelerating, or a sudden loss of power under load.

How to check

Drive at low speed in a high gear, then accelerate progressively up a slight incline or dual carriageway slip road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

3Moderate Likelihood

Intake valve carbon build-up

Lumpy idle, hesitant acceleration, or a feeling that the engine is less eager than it should be.

How to check

Let it idle after a cold start, then accelerate gently and steadily through the mid-range.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 5.0% (155 failed / 3,098 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.1% (585 failed / 4,840 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 19.2% (333 failed / 1,733 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 23.5% (81 failed / 344 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 16.7% (7 failed / 42 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 14.3% (1 failed / 7 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Manual

Peugeot 2008 buying questions

Is a 2019 Peugeot 2008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 2008 (2019)?

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.

What should I check before buying a Peugeot 2008?

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.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

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.

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