Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2008–2014 Peugeot 308. 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 sudden loss of power. Some cars show few warning signs before damage escalates.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until fully warm.
£900
Anti-pollution warning, cooling fan running after trips, poor throttle response, frequent regenerations, or limp mode.
Drive until fully warm, then hold a steady 50-60 mph if possible and watch how it responds to gentle acceleration.
£650
Damp boot carpet, water in the spare-wheel well, condensation, musty smell, or unexplained electrical oddities after rain.
Open the boot and lift the floor panel and side trim edges during the viewing.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2008–2014 Peugeot 308, 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