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Verdict
Small petrol city car with a 196 L boot, fitted with the three-cylinder 1.0 VTi of 68-69 hp, later 72 hp. L'argus and Fiches-auto cite the clutch as its weak point, especially on gearboxes built up to 2017, and the ETG5 automated gearbox causes jerky shifts. It scored 4 stars at Euro NCAP in 2014.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €6,000 – €9,100
- Monthly cost
- €307
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.0 VTi 72 BVM5.
1.0 VTi 68 BVM5
Petrol · Manual · 68 hp · Crit'Air 1
Launch version (2014), three-cylinder 1.0 and 5-speed manual gearbox. L'argus flags the clutch as a point to watch on gearboxes built up to 2017.
1.0 VTi 68 ETG5
Petrol · Automatic · 68 hp · 4.2 L/100 km · 97 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Same engine with the ETG5 automated gearbox (a manual gearbox with motorised clutch and gear changes). Test it at length: L'argus reports jerks and slowness.
1.0 VTi 72 BVM5
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 72 hp · 4.8 L/100 km · 109 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
72 hp version (2018-2022 spec sheets), with 5-speed manual gearbox. The simplest choice on the used market, provided the clutch history is checked.
Market prices
€6,000 – €9,100
Indicative range: 2014 to 2021, yearly medians of 329 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Fragile or hard-to-modulate clutch
Severity 2/3 · CostlyL'argus reports a clutch problem on the BVM5 and ETG5 gearboxes of the 1.0 VTi up to 2017. Fiches-auto describes the clutch as the most visible weak point, with early replacements (the owner of a 2019 car reports a failure at 1,500 km). AutoPartsPro cites juddering at the clutch and a stretching cable on manual gearboxes.
- Versions
- 1.0 VTi 68 BVM5, 1.0 VTi 68 ETG5, 1.0 VTi 72 BVM5
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Jerks and faults with the ETG5 automated gearbox
Severity 2/3 · CostlyL'argus notes jerks and slow gear progression on the ETG5. On the Peugeot forum, owners report a gearbox that drops into neutral when downshifting, or warning lights and beeps in reverse, with an actuator suspected. These are isolated testimonies, with no statistics on faults.
- Versions
- 1.0 VTi 68 ETG5
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
- 8 July 2016 — Steering column that may fail, with a risk of loss of control, on 108s built in September-October 2014 (European alert A12/0844/16; exact production dates vary between sources). Recall notice (new tab)
- 1 January 2021 — Defective stitching of the rear seatbelts on 108s built between 27 August and 1 October 2020 (January 2021 recall; the source does not give the exact day). Recall notice (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €118 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €77 |
| Maintenance | €33 |
| Depreciation | €79 |
| Total per month | €307 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€118
1.0 VTi 72 BVM5 version: combined consumption of 4.8 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.8 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €118
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€77
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€33
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€79
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Peugeot 108 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Clutch test: hill start and low-rev pull-away; reject the car if it slips, judders or has difficult gear changes.
- For a car built up to 2017: ask whether the clutch has been replaced, with invoices to back it up.
- On an ETG5: long town test with stops, starts and reverse; no jerk, beep or gearbox warning light should appear.
- Have Peugeot check, using the serial number, which recalls have been carried out (steering column on 2014 cars, rear seatbelts on late-2020 cars).
- Check the condition of the bumpers, panels and wheels (scrapes, kerb damage), a check point cited by What Car?.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the clutch (or the ETG5 actuator) already been replaced? At what mileage?
- Do you have the service invoices, including oil changes?
- Have the manufacturer's recalls been carried out?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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II · 2014–2021
- Price
- €7,000 – €10,900
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Fiat 500
II · 2007–2024
- Price
- €5,000 – €16,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Renault Twingo
III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019) · 2014–2024
- Price
- €5,890 – €12,299
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Electric
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Dacia Spring
I · since 2021
- Price
- €9,500 – €14,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Peugeot 108 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Euro NCAP rating for the Peugeot 108?
4 stars out of 5 in the 2014 test, with 80% for adult and child protection according to Carbuyer. SicurAUTO.it gives 80% for pedestrians and 62% for safety assist, and notes that the test is based on that of the Toyota Aygo, its twin.
What is the boot capacity of the Peugeot 108?
196 litres, according to the technical data sheets of L'argus and Autotijd.
Manual or ETG5 on a used 108?
According to L'argus, the clutch is the point to watch on both gearboxes up to 2017. The ETG5 adds jerks and slow gear progression: a long test drive is essential.
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