Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Oil pressure warning, engine fault message, rattling on start-up, rough running, or a heavier brake pedal than normal.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and brake normally a few times after 10-15 minutes.
£1,200
Hesitation under load, rough idle, reduced pull and sometimes an engine warning light with misfire-style running.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then accelerate firmly through the mid-range in a higher gear.
£1,100
Fuel smell from the engine bay, dampness around the rail area, hard restarting or a warning light with poor running.
Confirm recall completion with Peugeot.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol 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