Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 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, rattly startup, rough running, or sudden loss of power.
Start the engine from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and watch for warning messages.
£1,300
Brake pedal feels unusually hard, especially after an engine warning or oil-related fault.
During a gentle drive, slow the car normally a few times and note pedal effort.
£900
Low oil level warning, frequent top-ups between services, or a dipstick level that falls noticeably.
After the drive, leave the engine briefly, then ask about top-up history and any oil warnings.
£300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 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