Should I buy a 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Manual. 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

Camshaft chain stretch or breakage

Rattle from the top of the engine on cold start or idle, engine warning light, rough running, or in bad cases sudden loss of power and non-start.

How to check

Start it from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open for a minute, then drive gently at low revs with the window down.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,800

2Moderate Likelihood

NOx sensor or SCR efficiency faults

Engine light with anti-pollution warning, AdBlue message, occasional flat performance, and a restart countdown in some cases.

How to check

Drive it until warm, then stop and restart it once after a short run.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

3Low Likelihood

Tailgate leak and boot wiring corrosion

Water marks inside the tailgate trim, damp around the boot latch area, rear light or number-plate light faults, or odd rear electrical behaviour after rain.

How to check

Open and close the tailgate, then use the rear lights, number-plate lights, camera, and boot release during the viewing.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.6% (200 failed / 2,617 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.7% (1,274 failed / 10,010 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.6% (1,593 failed / 9,052 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.6% (938 failed / 4,794 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 20.6% (365 failed / 1,769 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 24.0% (138 failed / 574 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 22.5% (47 failed / 209 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 26.3% (20 failed / 76 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 14.3% (2 failed / 14 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 1 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Manual

Peugeot 3008 buying questions

Is a 2018 Peugeot 3008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 3008 (2018)?

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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