Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017–2020 Peugeot 3008 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.
Rattle on startup, oil pressure warning, engine light, limp mode, rough running or a sudden stop message.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.
£1,200
Juddering under load, engine light, limp mode, rough idle or a sudden loss of power.
Accelerate gently and then moderately from low revs once the engine is warm.
£450
Whistling, weak acceleration, smoke, oil use or an engine light with reduced power.
Accelerate from 30 to 60 mph with steady throttle once fully warm.
£1,500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017–2020 Peugeot 3008 1.2 Petrol Automatic, 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