Should I buy a 2021 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 Peugeot 3008 1.5 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

Camshaft drive chain wear or breakage

Rattle from the top of the engine on startup, engine warning light, rough running or sudden loss of power.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet area quiet around you.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

2Moderate Likelihood

DPF loading and blockage

DPF or engine warning light, sluggish acceleration, fan running after shutdown, poor fuel economy or limp mode.

How to check

Accelerate steadily once warm on an open road and then let it idle for a minute after stopping.

Estimated Repair Cost

£500

3Moderate Likelihood

Panoramic roof or drain water ingress

Wet passenger footwell, damp headlining, musty smell, heavy condensation or water appearing after rain or washing.

How to check

After the drive, open the doors and breathe in the cabin air, then feel the front carpet edges and headlining corners with your hand.

Estimated Repair Cost

£800

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 5.9% (22 failed / 374 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 10.0% (113 failed / 1,131 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 12.3% (101 failed / 822 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 11.6% (30 failed / 259 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 10.1% (9 failed / 89 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 20.0% (5 failed / 25 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 6 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Automatic

Peugeot 3008 buying questions

Is a 2021 Peugeot 3008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 Peugeot 3008 1.5 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 3008 (2021)?

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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