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Used Peugeot 308 III: the buying guide

Hatchback · since 2021 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

✓ 24 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€414/month
Indicative prices
€11,680 – €26,318

3 known faults

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Peugeot 308 III, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Compact with a 412 L boot (361 L in the plug-in hybrid), rated 4 stars out of 5 by Euro NCAP in 2022. Its 1.2 PureTech 130 (wet belt, oil consumption) and its 1.5 BlueHDi 130 diesel (timing chain, recall) have documented serious faults: service history and recalls must be checked.

Reliability
3.0/5
Indicative prices
€11,680 – €26,318
Monthly cost
€414
Euro NCAP
4/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: Hybrid 180 e-EAT8, Hybrid 136 e-DCS6.

  • PureTech 130

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 PureTech turbo with 230 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox (also available with EAT8 automatic). New-generation belt after June 2022.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • BlueHDi 130

    Diesel · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 diesel with 300 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox. Affected by the timing chain recall.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • Hybrid 180 e-EAT8

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 180 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid: 1.6 petrol and electric motor, 8-speed automatic gearbox. Boot reduced to 361 L.

    Engine: PSA-BMW 1.6 THP / PureTech 180-225 (Prince, EP6)

    Verdict on this engine: Extra caution

  • Hybrid 225 e-EAT8

    Hybrid · Automatic · 225 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid with 360 Nm combined, 8-speed automatic gearbox. Boot reduced to 361 L.

    Engine: PSA-BMW 1.6 THP / PureTech 180-225 (Prince, EP6)

    Verdict on this engine: Extra caution

  • Hybrid 136 e-DCS6

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 136 hp · 4.9 L/100 km · 109 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Light (48 V) hybrid introduced in 2024, no plug-in charging. Its evolved 1.2 petrol replaces the belt with a timing chain; 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

  • e-308 156 ch

    Electric · Automatic · 156 hp · Crit'Air green

    Fully electric, 54 kWh battery (51 kWh usable), about 410 km WLTP range, fast charging up to 100 kW.

Market prices

€11,680 – €26,318

Indicative range: 2021 to 2026, yearly medians of 294 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. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022.

Versions
PureTech 130
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Besides belt wear, the 1.2 PureTech is known for high oil consumption, which can cause engine damage if the level is not monitored. According to Caradisiac, engines built from 2023 onwards are no longer affected.

Versions
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 130
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 308”). 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€121
Insurance€78
Maintenance€35
Depreciation€180
Total per month€414

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • 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)€121

Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 version: combined consumption of 4.9 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4.9 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €121

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€78

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

Maintenance€35

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

Depreciation€180

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.
  • Plug-in hybrid: have the high-voltage battery checked and check the charging cable supplied.

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?
  • Does the car use oil between oil changes?

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

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0

Volkswagen Golf

VII · 2012–2020

Buy with care
Price
€7,200 – €18,800
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

Photo: Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0

Renault Mégane

IV · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €23,900
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Peugeot 308

II · 2013–2021

Extra caution
Price
€6,500 – €13,000
Reliability
2/5
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 308 III (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 308 III?

4 stars out of 5 in 2022 (76% adult, 84% child, 68% vulnerable road users, 65% safety assist), valid for the saloon, the SW estate and the plug-in hybrid.

Which engine should I choose on a used 308 III?

The 1.2 PureTech 130 and the 1.5 BlueHDi 130 have documented serious faults: insist on complete servicing and proof of the recalls. The 2024 Hybrid 136 uses a chain instead of a wet belt. For the PureTech, CarVerif rather recommends the 2023-2024 model years.

What is the boot capacity of the 308 III?

412 litres for the petrol saloon and the e-308, 361 litres in the plug-in hybrid because of the battery.

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