Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2019 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 for a few seconds after start-up, engine warning light, rough running, or in some cases sudden non-start or engine failure.
Start it from cold and let it idle with the bonnet area quiet around you.
£1,800
Cooling fan running after trips, rising fuel use, frequent regenerations, engine warning light, limp mode, or a message about emissions faults.
Drive it at mixed speeds after warm-up, then accelerate firmly in a higher gear.
£1,400
Coolant level dropping between services, sweet smell after a drive, warning message, or heater performance changing as the level falls.
Warm it fully on the drive, then leave it idling for a moment after stopping.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2019 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