Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle on startup, low oil pressure warning, engine fault light, rough running, or in some cases very few warning signs before major damage.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and brake firmly a few times once warm.
£1,000
Brake pedal feels unusually hard, often alongside engine or oil-pressure warnings.
During a safe drive, slow the car progressively and then make one firmer stop from moderate speed.
£1,400
Slow response when moving off, a thump into gear, or awkward creeping in traffic.
Pull away gently several times, creep in traffic pace, and do a few smooth stop-start manoeuvres.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Peugeot 308 1.2 Petrol 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