Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 308 1.5 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle from the engine on cold start, engine warning light, rough running, or it may fail with very little warning.
Start it from cold and let it idle for the first minute with the bonnet area quiet around you.
£1,500
Cooling fan running after switch-off, rising fuel use, warning lights, limp mode, or repeated requests for longer runs.
Drive it for 15-20 minutes including a steady faster section, then park and listen after switch-off.
£900
Slow cranking, stop-start not working, screen reboots, random warnings or intermittent convenience faults.
Start the car, use the screen, climate control and lights during the drive, then restart it after stopping.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Peugeot 308 1.5 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