Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 Peugeot 308 2.0 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
UREA or engine warning messages, emissions fault alerts, limp mode, or a restart countdown despite the tank being topped up.
Start the car from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and watch the dash for emissions messages.
£1,400
Cooling fan running after trips, rising fuel use, repeated engine warnings, limp mode, or a car that feels strangled under load.
Drive at mixed speeds and then accelerate firmly once warm.
£500
A pause when moving off, a thump into gear, low-speed shunting, or inconsistent changes in traffic.
Pull away gently several times, creep in traffic pace, then accelerate moderately through a few upshifts.
£600
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2017 Peugeot 308 2.0 Diesel 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