Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2017 Peugeot 508 2.0 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
UREA or engine warning lights, emissions fault messages, restart countdown, or sudden limp mode despite the car otherwise driving normally at first.
Read fault codes with Peugeot-capable diagnostics.
£1,200
Cooling fans running after shutdown, rising fuel use, reduced power, warning lights, or repeated requests for a longer run.
Drive at mixed speeds after a cold start and note how it responds once warm, then stop and listen after switching off.
£900
Low coolant warnings, sweet smell after a drive, dampness around the front of the engine, or the heater temperature changing unexpectedly.
Warm the car fully, use the heater, then park and leave it idling for a minute before switching off.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2017 Peugeot 508 2.0 Diesel 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