Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 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 a history of belt inspection/replacement earlier than expected.
Start it from fully cold, let it idle, then drive gently until warm.
£1,400
Engine warning light, shaking at idle, reduced power, hesitation under load, or a recent history of repeated plug or coil replacement.
Start the engine, let it idle, then accelerate through the lower and middle rev range in a higher gear.
£450
Musty smell, damp carpet, condensation on the inside of the glass, wet boot floor, or unexplained electrical oddities after heavy rain.
Use the ventilation, then spend a few minutes inside with the doors closed after the drive and open the boot floor afterwards.
£400
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 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