Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.2 Petrol Manual. 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 fault light, rough running, or a history of repeated oil-related visits.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until warm.
£1,650
Lumpy idle, hesitation under load, reduced power, engine light, or a car that feels flat when accelerating uphill.
Drive it once fully warm and accelerate firmly from low revs in third or fourth gear.
£900
The car resists moving off, the parking brake message stays on, or the switch works intermittently.
Stop on level ground, apply the parking brake normally, then pull away gently.
£500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.2 Petrol 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