Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol Automatic. 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
Persistent misfire, shaking at idle, engine warning light, poor power and a fault that returns after plugs or coils have been changed.
Let it idle from cold and then accelerate gently and steadily through the rev range.
£1,800
Knocking over bumps, vague steering feel and uneven front tyre wear.
Drive slowly over small bumps and rough surfaces, then steer gently left and right on a normal road.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol Automatic, 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