Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Peugeot 5008 1.6 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Oil smell after a drive, fresh oil marks underneath, or oily residue around the lower engine area.
Identify the exact leak source, then tighten or reseal the affected plug.
£350
Rattle for a second or two on cold start, uneven idle, engine light, or reduced performance.
Start the engine from fully cold and listen during the first few seconds, then drive gently at low speed.
£1,800
Oil smell, oily residue around the top of the engine, whistling noise, or rough idle with no obvious major leak underneath.
Let the engine idle when warm, then listen with the bonnet open after the drive.
£550
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Peugeot 5008 1.6 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