Should I buy a 2017 Peugeot 3008 2.0 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Peugeot 3008 2.0 Diesel 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

AdBlue system failure

Engine fault or emissions warning, AdBlue light, and a message saying the car will not restart after a limited mileage.

How to check

Start the car from cold and let it idle, then drive normally until fully warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

2Moderate Likelihood

Automatic gearbox hesitation or shunt

A pause when moving off, jerky low-speed changes, or a thump as drive engages.

How to check

Pull away gently several times, including after slowing to a crawl and then reapplying the throttle.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3Moderate Likelihood

Injector wiring or sealing faults

Uneven idle, misfire, engine light, diesel smell from the engine bay, or chuffing noises under load.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently with the windows slightly open.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 5.6% (38 failed / 675 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 10.2% (333 failed / 3,275 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.1% (528 failed / 3,490 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 18.3% (430 failed / 2,355 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 21.7% (254 failed / 1,173 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 25.7% (117 failed / 456 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 17.0% (19 failed / 112 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 20.7% (12 failed / 58 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 14.3% (2 failed / 14 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2017 Peugeot 3008 2.0 Diesel Automatic

Peugeot 3008 buying questions

Is a 2017 Peugeot 3008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Peugeot 3008 2.0 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 3008 (2017)?

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 3008?

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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