Should I buy a 2021 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 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 breakdown and oil starvation risk

Oil warning light, rough idle, rattly cold start, engine fault message, or a recent history of belt inspection/replacement becoming a major talking point.

How to check

Start it from cold if possible, let it idle, then drive gently and watch for warnings.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,300

2High Likelihood

Air-conditioning compressor electrical fault causing drive shutdown risk

Air conditioning stops cooling properly, warning lights appear, or the car shows sudden powertrain faults.

How to check

Run the climate control on a normal drive and keep an eye on cooling performance and warning lights.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

3High Likelihood

Touchscreen freezing or black-screen infotainment faults

Screen freezes, touch stops responding, random reboots, or the display goes black while the car still drives normally.

How to check

Use the screen for navigation, audio and climate settings during the drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 10.0% (56 failed / 558 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.9% (122 failed / 818 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.2% (45 failed / 261 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 13.0% (7 failed / 54 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 50.0% (2 failed / 4 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 50.0% (1 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 Peugeot 2008 1.2 Petrol Automatic

Peugeot 2008 buying questions

Is a 2021 Peugeot 2008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 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 (2021)?

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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