Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2009–2013 Peugeot 308 1.6 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Whistling under load, weak pull, limp mode, smoke, or a sudden loss of power after motorway driving.
Accelerate firmly from low revs in third or fourth once the engine is warm.
£1,500
Jerky low-speed running, hesitation, reduced power, rough idle, or an engine-management light.
Creep in traffic speed, then accelerate gently from about 1,500 rpm.
£450
Knocking over potholes, vague front-end feel, or uneven tyre wear if wear has progressed.
Drive slowly over small bumps and rough surfaces with the windows slightly open.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2009–2013 Peugeot 308 1.6 Diesel 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