Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2019 Peugeot 208. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle from the top of the engine on cold start, engine warning light, rough running, or in some cases very few warning signs before failure.
Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet area quiet around you.
£2,600
DPF or engine warning light, reduced power, rougher running and sometimes a message about particle filter blockage.
Warm it up fully, then accelerate in third or fourth gear from low revs on an open road.
£378
Slow cranking, battery or charging warning, stop-start not working properly and occasional random warning messages.
Start it from cold, use lights and blower during the drive, then restart it after a short stop.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2019 Peugeot 208, 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