Should I buy a 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.6 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.6 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

1High Likelihood

AdBlue tank, pump or injector failure

UREA or engine fault warnings, AdBlue countdown messages, or the warning staying on after topping up.

How to check

Start the car, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and watch the dash for emissions warnings.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

2Moderate Likelihood

NOx sensor and SCR efficiency faults

Engine light with emissions messages, sometimes with no obvious change in how the car drives at first.

How to check

Read the stored codes. Test sensor readings and wiring.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

3Moderate Likelihood

EGR valve sticking and soot build-up

Uneven running, hesitation at steady throttle, occasional lack of power or an engine light that comes and goes.

How to check

Cruise at a steady speed, then add light throttle and feel how cleanly it responds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 6.7% (94 failed / 1,397 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.3% (914 failed / 7,405 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.3% (1,254 failed / 7,703 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 21.5% (1,008 failed / 4,684 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 24.2% (472 failed / 1,948 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 24.5% (174 failed / 710 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 22.6% (56 failed / 248 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 23.9% (16 failed / 67 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 25.0% (9 failed / 36 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 16.7% (2 failed / 12 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2018 Peugeot 3008 1.6 Diesel Automatic

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 1.6 Diesel Automatic, 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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