Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 Peugeot 308 2.0 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Emissions warning, UREA or engine fault messages, limp mode, repeated warnings after topping up, or a restart countdown.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and watch the dash for emissions messages.
£1,400
Coolant level dropping, occasional sweet smell after a run, heater performance changes, or emissions-related fault codes.
Warm it fully on a drive, then stop and let it idle for a minute with the heater on.
£950
Slow cranking, random warning messages, stop-start not working, or the car needing a jump after standing.
Start it after it has been standing, then use lights, blower, screen functions, and audio during the drive.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2017 Peugeot 308 2.0 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