Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Whistling under load, loss of pull, smoke from the exhaust, engine warning light or limp mode.
Accelerate firmly from about 30 to 60 mph in a higher gear once the engine is warm.
£1,600
Engine warning light, anti-pollution messages, limp mode, poor fuel economy or a message saying the particle filter additive level is too low.
Drive at a steady 50 to 70 mph after warm-up and watch for warning messages or a flat, strangled feel.
£650
Parking brake fault message, failure to apply or release properly, or intermittent operation that changes after restarting the car.
Stop on level ground, apply and release the parking brake a few times, then move off normally.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6 Diesel Manual, 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