Should I buy a 2019 Peugeot 5008 1.5 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2019 Peugeot 5008 1.5 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Camshaft chain wear leading to major engine damage

Rattle from cold start or idle, rough running, engine warning light, and in some cases sudden non-start or breakdown.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open if possible.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

2Moderate Likelihood

NOx sensor and SCR efficiency faults

Engine light with emissions warning, repeated fault return after clearing, occasional limp mode, and sometimes white residue near the exhaust dosing area.

How to check

Warm the car fully, drive at mixed speeds, then let it idle for a minute and restart it.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

3Moderate Likelihood

Panoramic roof water ingress and damp headlining

Musty smell, wet headlining near the front or rear roof area, heavy condensation, or water marks after rain.

How to check

After the car has been standing outside, open the doors and sit inside for a minute with the cabin quiet.

Estimated Repair Cost

£600

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 10.4% (169 failed / 1,622 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.4% (836 failed / 5,806 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 18.4% (946 failed / 5,137 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 20.9% (492 failed / 2,357 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 21.3% (166 failed / 780 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 21.5% (48 failed / 223 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 23.7% (14 failed / 59 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 15.0% (3 failed / 20 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 14.3% (1 failed / 7 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 50.0% (1 failed / 2 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2019 Peugeot 5008 1.5 Diesel Automatic

Peugeot 5008 buying questions

Is a 2019 Peugeot 5008 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2019 Peugeot 5008 1.5 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Peugeot 5008 (2019)?

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.

What should I check before buying a Peugeot 5008?

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.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

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.

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