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Used Peugeot 2008 I: the buying guide

SUV · 2013–2019 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 48 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Extra caution
Reliability
2.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€324/month
Indicative prices
€5,450 – €9,490

5 known faults

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Peugeot 2008 I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Extra caution

Urban SUV with a 350 L boot, rated 5 stars at Euro NCAP in 2013 on the basis of the 208's results. The 1.2 PureTech (wet belt, oil consumption, recalls on the braking assistance) and the late 1.5 BlueHDi (timing chain) have documented serious faults; CarVerif considers the service history more important than the mileage.

Reliability
2.5/5
Indicative prices
€5,450 – €9,490
Monthly cost
€324
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: e-HDi 115, BlueHDi 120 (1.6).

  • PureTech 82

    Petrol · Manual · 82 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech naturally aspirated three-cylinder, manual gearbox. It keeps a wet timing belt.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • PureTech 110

    Petrol · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech turbo with 205 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox, offered from February 2015. Affected by the belt and oil consumption faults.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • PureTech 110 EAT6

    Petrol · Automatic · 110 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Same 205 Nm engine with the 6-speed EAT6 automatic gearbox (2015-2018 according to Zeperfs).

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • PureTech 130

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech turbo introduced with the 2016 facelift, 6-speed manual gearbox.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • e-HDi 92 ETG6

    Diesel · Automatic · 92 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 diesel with 230 Nm and the 6-speed ETG6 automated gearbox (2013-2015), known for jerky shifts.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • e-HDi 115

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 115 hp · 4.0 L/100 km · 105 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 diesel with 6-speed manual gearbox, the only gearbox offered with this engine (2013-2015). Our sources report no timing fault for it.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 100 (1.6)

    Diesel · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 diesel with 254 Nm (2015-2018), manual gearbox. Exposed to AdBlue tank failure.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 120 (1.6)

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 diesel (2016-2018), 6-speed manual gearbox. Our sources report no timing fault, but its AdBlue tank can fail.

    Engine: PSA 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 100 (1.5)

    Diesel · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Late-series 1.5 diesel (2018-2019), 5-speed manual gearbox. Affected by the timing chain recall.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)

    Diesel · Automatic · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Late-series 1.5 diesel (2018-2019) with EAT6 automatic gearbox. Affected by the timing chain recall.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

Market prices

€5,450 – €9,490

Indicative range: 2016 to 2019, yearly medians of 103 online listings collected by AutoUncle (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

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

Severity 3/3 · Serious

On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also damage the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. The 2008s with 1.2 PureTech 110 and 130 engines built from 2013 to 2017 were subject to a recall (Peugeot code JZR: inspection and, if needed, belt replacement, plus a software update); 2008s built from April 2017 to December 2020 are subject to another recall for a vacuum pump lubrication fault. The 82 hp naturally aspirated engine also has a wet belt: Caradisiac officially says it is spared, but NTN-SNR lists it among the affected engines. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions.

Versions
PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Sources

Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

The 1.2 PureTech can consume a lot of oil, up to engine failure if the level is not monitored. L'argus lists oil consumption and the cylinder head among the points to watch on petrol 2008 I models. Stellantis (Citroën UK) attributes this fault to piston ring segmentation on engines built from April 2014 to July 2018, then to the oil separator on those built from February 2018 to February 2023; it is covered by the warranty extension subject to servicing conditions.

Versions
PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On BlueHDi diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue system (tank with integrated sensor and AdBlue injector) can fail: a warning announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank often has to be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF (consumer fraud authority) in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies. Owners of 2008 1.6 BlueHDi report this fault.

Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.6), BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Jerks from the ETG6 automated gearbox

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The ETG6 is a manual gearbox whose clutch and gear changes are motorised: its first generation is criticised for jerks and slowness. Owners of the 2008 e-HDi 92 ETG6 describe harsh shifts, particularly at roundabouts; CarVerif advises rejecting a car with clear jerks or a clutch that slips on test.

Versions
e-HDi 92 ETG6
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Peugeot 2008”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€108
Insurance€97
Maintenance€29
Depreciation€90
Total per month€324

⚠ 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 (diesel)€108

e-HDi 115 version: combined consumption of 4 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €108

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€97

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€29

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€90

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Insist on service invoices: oil changes at the correct interval with the recommended oil, and belt checks (PureTech).
  • Check the oil level when cold and ask whether topping up is needed between oil changes.
  • Ask a Peugeot dealer, using the serial number, which recalls have been carried out and whether the car is eligible for warranty extensions.
  • 1.5 BlueHDi diesel: listen to the cold start; a rattle can indicate a slack chain.
  • PureTech: ask for proof that the belt and vacuum pump (braking assistance) recalls have been carried out.
  • e-HDi 92 ETG6: test the gearbox cold, when manoeuvring and when creeping; reject it if there are clear jerks or the clutch slips.
  • BlueHDi diesel: check there is no AdBlue or emissions warning, and ask whether the AdBlue tank has been replaced.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have all the service invoices, with the oil references used?
  • Has the timing belt (or the chain on the 1.5 diesel) been checked or replaced?
  • Have the manufacturer's recalls (belt, vacuum pump, 1.5 BlueHDi chain) 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.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Peugeot 2008

II · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €22,000
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Captur

I · 2013–2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€7,000 – €12,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Citroën C3 Aircross

I · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€8,980 – €14,895
Reliability
2.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Dacia Duster

II · 2018–2024

Buy with care
Price
€11,700 – €20,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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 2008 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 2008 I?

5 stars in 2013, with 88% for adult protection, 77% for children, 72% for pedestrians and 70% for safety assist. Euro NCAP reused the crash-test results of the 208, built on the same platform; only the pedestrian tests were redone on the 2008.

Which engine should I choose on a used 2008 I?

The 1.2 PureTech (wet belt, oil consumption) and the 1.5 BlueHDi (timing chain) have documented serious faults. CarVerif rates the 2008 I “GO subject to conditions” and advises rejecting a PureTech with no proof of belt work, and an e-HDi 92 ETG6 that jerks.

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