Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2009–2016 Peugeot 3008. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Diesel smell around the car, dampness or drips underneath after parking, and in some cases a warning light if pressure drops.
After the drive, leave the engine idling briefly and then walk around the car and crouch near the middle and rear underside area.
£700
Loss of power, uneven running, hesitation at low revs, engine light, and sometimes a limp-home feel after town driving.
From low revs in second or third gear, feed in throttle smoothly and hold a steady cruise afterwards.
£650
Jerky pull-away, hesitation selecting drive, dropping back to neutral, gearbox fault messages, or slipping/surging under load.
Pull away several times from rest, including once on a slight incline, and then creep in traffic pace before accelerating again.
£2,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2009–2016 Peugeot 3008, 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