Should I buy a 2020 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2020 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.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Wet timing belt degradation and oil pickup blockage

Rattle on startup, oil-pressure warning, engine fault light, rough running, or rising oil use. It may also have no obvious symptoms before damage starts.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and listen during the first few minutes.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

2Moderate Likelihood

Misfire or hesitation under load

Hesitation when accelerating, especially from lower revs in a higher gear, sometimes with an engine light or a brief shudder.

How to check

At moderate speed, squeeze the throttle progressively without flooring it and let the car build speed smoothly.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

3Moderate Likelihood

Infotainment screen and reversing camera glitches

Screen slow to wake up, black display, reverse camera not appearing properly, or phone integration dropping out.

How to check

Start the car, let the screen boot, pair a phone if possible, and select reverse during the viewing.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 9.7% (118 failed / 1,214 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.8% (213 failed / 1,804 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.5% (72 failed / 534 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 12.1% (12 failed / 99 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 28.6% (2 failed / 7 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 1 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2020 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic

Peugeot 2008 buying questions

Is a 2020 Peugeot 2008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2020 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 2008 (2020)?

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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