Should I buy a 2019 Peugeot 5008 1.5 Diesel Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2019 Peugeot 5008 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.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Camshaft Chain Wear and Possible Engine Damage

Rattle from the top of the engine on startup or when warm, engine warning light, rough running, or in some cases very little warning before failure.

How to check

Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open, then listen again after a full warm-up.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,100

2Moderate Likelihood

NOx Sensor Failure Triggering Emissions Warnings

Engine light, emissions fault, AdBlue warning, and sometimes reduced power with no obvious change in how the engine sounds.

How to check

Drive the car until warm and watch the dash for any emissions messages or warning lights.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

3Moderate Likelihood

Water Pump Pulley Slippage / Overheating Risk

Rising temperature, cooling warning, coolant smell, or overheating after the car has been driven.

How to check

Drive until fully warm and keep an eye on temperature behaviour and any cooling warnings.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

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 Manual

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 Manual, 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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