Peugeot 2008 Common Faults in the UK

first generation 2013–2019 and second generation 2019–on — small crossover SUV (petrol and diesel; the electric version is a separate car and is not covered). Updated 1 November 2026.

This guide covers the first generation 2013–2019 and second generation 2019–on. For any other version of the 2008, see how to check any car for known faults.

Every Peugeot 2008 registration year from 2013 to 2018 passes the MOT below the average for its year (by 4.2 to 7.0 points), and DVSA lists five recalls of 10,000 or more vehicles: two brake vacuum pump recalls that blame timing-belt debris (R/2020/326, R/2023/035), air-conditioning compressor wiring on 2019–2022 builds (R/2023/140, 29,537), NOx software (R/2019/352) and a 2013 handbrake recall (R/2014/186). What Car? calls the second generation’s reliability mixed; its diesel owners report warning lights, engine noise and AdBlue faults.

Largest DVSA recall for the 2008: R/2023/140, 29,537 vehicles in the whole recall — On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

By The Autoza Team. Published 1 November 2026.

MOT pass rate — official DVSA data

78.9% of Peugeot 2008s pass the MOT first time, 3.5 points worse than the national average for cars of the same age (82.4%). Counted from 13,927 DVSA tests on cars registered 2013–2022; a pass with rectification at the station counts as a pass here, and as a failure in DVSA's own initial-test measure.

Source: DVSA MOT Anonymised Data 2025 (Open Government Licence v3.0), a sample of the 2025 file (about one test in ten, from nine months). Class 4 tests in Great Britain, test type NT (a normal annual test), retests excluded. A pass, or a pass with rectification at the station, counts as a pass here (passed on the day); DVSA's own initial-test measure counts a rectified pass as a failure and so reports a lower figure. Testing in Northern Ireland is run separately by the DVA under its own rules. Compared against cars of the same registration years, because pass rates otherwise mostly measure how old a model's surviving fleet is.

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Asking prices — on Autoza

£4,500–£11,399, median £6,350

Cars advertised on 11 November 2026

Road Tax (UK) — VED, from the second year

£200/yr standard rate

£200/year standard rate from the second year, hybrids included — the alternative-fuel discount ended on 1 April 2025. A car registered from April 2017 with a list price over £40,000 when new adds the £440/year Expensive Car Supplement in years 2–6 (£640 in all). Cars registered 2001–2017 pay a CO2 band, roughly £20–£790/year (2026/27 rates).

Fuel Economy — sourced figures only

No sourced real-world figure for the 2008, so none is printed: the official lab figure depends on the engine and on the test cycle the car was approved under, so use the figure for the exact version you are looking at.

Insurance

Insurance group depends on the engine and trim, so get a quote for the exact registration before you buy.

The asking-price figures above are the middle 80% and the median of what sellers were asking on Autoza on 11 November 2026 — not what buyers pay — for Peugeot 2008 cars registered from 2013, electric versions excluded. They are worked out from the cars on sale when this page is generated, and none is shown when fewer than 10 cars qualify. The road tax line comes from GOV.UK's vehicle tax rate tables (2026/27 rates). The fuel economy tile names the source it rests on or says there is no sourced figure, and the insurance tile gives no figure. We do not publish a UK price index, and no figure here should be quoted as one.

Best and worst years to buy

We name a year as a best or worst buy only where the DVSA MOT table further down does not rate it the other way.

Best Years

2021, 2022

DVSA’s MOT table rates 2022 registrations above, and 2021 level with, all cars registered those years, while every first-generation registration year is rated below. They are not clear of recalls: the air-conditioning compressor recall R/2023/140 covers second-generation cars built to 25 October 2022, and the camshaft-chain recall R/2025/246 those built to 31 January 2023, so check any 2008 by registration.

Worst Years

2013–2018

DVSA’s MOT table rates every registration year from 2013 to 2018 below all cars registered that year, by 7.0, 6.0, 4.7, 6.2, 6.0 and 4.2 points. Those are first-generation cars, which also carry most of the model’s recall history: the 2013 handbrake recall (R/2014/186), the two brake vacuum pump recalls (R/2020/326, to April 2017, and R/2023/035, to November 2019) and a series of build-window recalls that What Car? lists. An MOT checks safety items on the day, not engine condition, so read the gap as a pointer to upkeep and condition.

Known faults — Peugeot 2008 first generation 2013–2019 and second generation 2019–on

How to read this list. Items marked Safety recall are DVSA safety recalls, shown with DVSA’s own reference. Whether a particular car is affected depends on when it was built: check it by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check. Everything else in this list is owner-reported: what the UK publication named on each card reports from its owner surveys and tests. Those are worth checking on a viewing, but we hold no count of how many cars have each one, other than any survey share a card itself quotes. Treat an owner-reported item as a question to ask, not a fault this car has.

Air conditioning — compressor wiring may shut the powertrain down (second generation)

Safety recall · R/2023/140Large recall — 29,537 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA wording: the air-conditioning compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the compressor that could result in a powertrain shutdown when driving; the powertrain diagnosis computer is reprogrammed. What Car? lists it as a problem with the air conditioning that could leave the car undriveable.
Years affected: 2008 built 8 November 2019 to 25 October 2022
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. Ask for the dealer record showing the powertrain software update on a 2019–2022 car.

Brakes — vacuum pump may be affected by timing-belt debris

Safety recall · R/2023/035Large recall — 25,148 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA wording: the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt (R/2020/326), and for later cars that material detaches as the engine oil ages (R/2023/035). The fix is software that warns earlier of a loss or reduction of braking assistance, with the pump and timing belt inspected and replaced if necessary on the earlier recall.
Years affected: 2008 built 17 June 2013 to 1 April 2017 (R/2020/326) and 3 April 2017 to 7 November 2019 (R/2023/035); DVSA gives each as one total shared with other Peugeot models
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. Ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing the software update and any pump or belt work, and for the car’s timing-belt and oil-change history.

DVSA’s counts, recall by recall: R/2023/035 25,148 (every model in the recall); R/2020/326 22,580 (every model in the recall).

Emissions — engine management software (NOx)

Safety recall · R/2019/352Large recall — 18,267 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA wording: the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx that do not comply with the regulatory limits; new engine management software is downloaded.
Years affected: 2008 built 1 February 2017 to 12 April 2019 (R/2019/352) and 25 September 2013 to 15 May 2016 (R/2019/330)
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. What Car? lists the NOx recalls and says a Peugeot dealer can update the software.

DVSA’s counts, recall by recall: R/2019/352 18,267 (every model in the recall); R/2019/330 9,218 (every model in the recall).

Handbrake — may not apply fully (2013 builds)

Safety recall · R/2014/186Large recall — 17,837 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA wording: the handbrake adjustment may not have been correctly set during manufacture, so the handbrake may be ineffective unless applied to its full extent; the setting is checked and adjusted if necessary.
Years affected: 2008 built 29 January to 29 August 2013
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. On a 2013 car, check the handbrake holds on a slope without being pulled to its full extent.

Build-window recalls on 2013–2018 first-generation cars (starter relay, wishbone bolts, fuel tank valve, particulate filter)

Safety recall · R/2017/140Smaller recall — 6,768 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA lists recalls that each cover a few thousand cars: a starter motor relay component that could damage the motor by overheating and in extreme cases cause a fire (R/2017/140), front suspension wishbone mounting bolts that might break, which the driver may notice as noises and poor directional control (R/2014/046), a fuel tank non-return valve that could leak fuel in a rollover (R/2016/019), and a plastic component in the exhaust that could damage the diesel particle filter (R/2019/136). What Car? names all four.
Years affected: 2008 built 15 May to 12 October 2016 (R/2017/140), 24 September 2013 to 26 November 2014 (R/2014/046), 29 April to 9 July 2015 (R/2016/019) and 28 January to 7 May 2018 (R/2019/136)
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. Ask a Peugeot dealer to confirm none applies to the VIN of a 2013–2018 car.

DVSA’s counts, recall by recall: R/2017/140 6,768 (every model in the recall); R/2014/046 5,502 (every model in the recall); R/2019/136 2,686 (every model in the recall); R/2016/019 2,157 (every model in the recall).

Recent recalls on second-generation cars (camshaft chain, fuel pipe, 48V starter generator)

Safety recall · R/2026/071Smaller recall — 5,771 vehicles

Symptoms: DVSA lists a camshaft drive chain recall for Peugeot DV5R engines, where premature wear can lead to abnormal noise or, in the worst case, a broken chain (R/2025/246); loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the fuel rail that could leak and risk a fire (R/2025/277, retightened); and contact between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the 48V starter generator’s pole cap that could cause an electrical arc and a thermal event (R/2026/071).
Years affected: 2008 built 8 July 2019 to 31 January 2023 (R/2025/246), 4 April 2022 to 22 April 2025 (R/2025/277) and from 5 January 2024 (R/2026/071)
Indicative repair (UK): Free under recall
What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. On a camshaft-chain recall car, listen for abnormal engine noise on a cold start and ask for the dealer’s record of the software update and any chain check.

DVSA’s counts, recall by recall: R/2026/071 5,771; R/2025/246 5,156; R/2025/277 2,917.

Diesel particulate filter — needs regular motorway runs (first generation)

Owner-reported · frequency unknownMajor

Symptoms: What Car? says the diesel’s particulate filter needs frequent motorway journeys to clean itself, and that a cleaning cycle shut off part-way can put fuel into the oil system, so the oil level rises gradually and can damage the engine. Its page is dated 20 December 2019.
Years affected: First-generation diesels, 2013–2019
What to check before buying: Ask how the previous owner used the car (mostly short trips is the risk), check the oil level and ask for the service record; What Car? advises having the car checked if you are unsure.

Automatic gearbox — jerky automated manual (pre-facelift)

Owner-reported · frequency unknownMinor — wear-and-tear

Symptoms: What Car? says pre-facelift automatics have an automated manual gearbox that changes gear in a rather jerky fashion, likening it to a learner driver, and that the facelifted car’s gearbox is much better though not as good as some rivals’ automatics. Its page is dated 20 December 2019.
Years affected: Pre-facelift first-generation automatics
What to check before buying: If the car is an automatic, drive it in traffic and from a standstill on a slope and decide whether the gearchanges suit you.

Warning lights, sensors and AdBlue — second-generation diesels

Owner-reported · frequency unknownModerate

Symptoms: What Car? says readers who own second-generation diesels reported recurring problems with warning lights and engine noise, faulty sensors and electrical faults (some with expensive repairs soon after purchase) and, in one case, a persistent AdBlue fault with repeated dealer visits; petrol owners had fewer complaints, mostly minor. It describes the 2008’s reliability as mixed and says out-of-warranty repairs were costly. Its page is dated 26 September 2025.
Years affected: Second generation 2019-on, diesels most
What to check before buying: Start the diesel from cold and check no warning light stays on, ask for any AdBlue or sensor invoices, and read the fault history with a diagnostic tool if you can.

Peugeot 2008 MOT results by year and mileage

Measured from DVSA’s own MOT test records for tests carried out in 2025, not from owner reports.

By registration year

Against all cars registered in the same year, the MOT pass rate for the 2008 was higher in 1, lower in 6 and level in 3 of the 10 registration years from 2013 to 2022 with enough tests to measure. The widest gap below is 2013 registrations: 64.9% against 71.9% for all cars registered that year. The widest gap above is 2022 registrations: 93.8% against 91.2%.

Pass rate here: passed on the day, cars fixed during the test included. Rows: every Peugeot 2008 DVSA tested in 2025, by registration year (2013–2022), all engines and fuels together.

Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate (passed on the day, cars fixed during the test included) by registration year, against all cars registered the same year
Registered	2008	All cars that year	Difference
20221,002 tests	93.8%	91.2%	+2.6 higher
20211,234 tests	90.5%	90.1%	+0.4 level
2020930 tests	88.5%	88.7%	−0.2 level
20191,492 tests	86.1%	86.9%	−0.8 level
20181,649 tests	80.3%	84.5%	−4.2 lower
20171,710 tests	76.2%	82.2%	−6.0 lower
20161,951 tests	73.2%	79.4%	−6.2 lower
20151,850 tests	72.0%	76.7%	−4.7 lower
20141,700 tests	68.3%	74.3%	−6.0 lower
2013365 tests	64.9%	71.9%	−7.0 lower

By mileage at the test

Against cars of the same age on the same mileage, the pass rate for the 2008 was lower in every one of the 3 mileage bands with enough tests. How other models compare at the same mileage.

Show the table by mileage (3 bands)

Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate by odometer reading at the test, against cars of the same age on the same mileage
Mileage	2008	Same age and mileage	Difference
20k–40k3,394 tests	87.8%	89.1%	−1.4 lower
40k–60k3,823 tests	79.6%	83.5%	−3.9 lower
60k–80k2,966 tests	72.7%	78.3%	−5.6 lower

Only a major or dangerous defect fails an MOT. A minor defect is recorded on the certificate and the car still passes, and an advisory is not a failure at all.

We don’t give a recall count for the Peugeot 2008: whether a recall applies depends on the individual car. Check the one you are looking at by entering its registration on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall checker, and see how to check a car for known faults for the other free checks.

Source: DVSA MOT Anonymised Data 2025 (Open Government Licence v3.0), a sample of the 2025 file (about one test in ten, from nine months) (3,459,000 tests). Class 4 tests in Great Britain, test type NT (a normal annual test), retests excluded. A pass, or a pass with rectification at the station, counts as a pass here (passed on the day); DVSA's own initial-test measure counts a rectified pass as a failure and so reports a lower figure. Odometer readings below 100 or above 400,000 miles are discarded as misreadings, and cars under three years old are excluded because no MOT is yet due. Sampled from nine months of 2025 (January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November). Testing in Northern Ireland is run separately by the DVA under its own rules. Registration years shown are cars 3 to 12 years old when tested; the smallest rests on 365 tests. A gap is called level when it is under one percentage point or inside the 95% sampling margin for that number of tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What fails at the MOT: DVSA 2025 results

Across 145,389 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in 2025 (all versions together), these defects turned up most often. This guide covers the first generation 2013–2019 and second generation 2019–on; the figures are for every Peugeot 2008 tested, of any generation.

Where it stands out

The parts groups where Peugeot 2008 tests carried a defect more often than cars of the same age and mileage:

Body, chassis and structure. 7.6% of tests, against 1.2% for cars of the same age and mileage (6.4 times the rate).
Noise, emissions and leaks. 3.2% of tests, against 1.6% for cars of the same age and mileage (2.1 times the rate).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical. 10.1% of tests, against 5.3% for cars of the same age and mileage (1.9 times the rate).

What is found most often

The five defects found most often on Peugeot 2008 tests, each compared with cars of the same age where it stands out:

Constant velocity (CV) boot split or insecure. On 6.1% of Peugeot 2008 tests, 8.4 times the rate for cars of the same age.
Number plate lamp not working. On 3.4% of Peugeot 2008 tests, 5.3 times the rate for cars of the same age.
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam. On 2.9% of Peugeot 2008 tests, 3.0 times the rate for cars of the same age.
Tyre tread below the 1.6mm legal minimum. On 2.1% of Peugeot 2008 tests.
Wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively. On 2.1% of Peugeot 2008 tests.

Less common, but well above the rate for cars of the same age:

Catalyst emissions: lambda reading outside the limits. On 1.0% of Peugeot 2008 tests, 4.0 times the rate for cars of the same age.

The MOT checks safety and emissions items, not the engine, clutch or gearbox, so this is one measure of how each car holds up rather than a full reliability verdict. These figures describe the model, all its versions together, not this particular car.

From DVSA’s 2025 MOT results. See the full analysis

Who this car suits — and who should look elsewhere

Recommended for

Buyers who want a small crossover and will check the recall record for the car’s build date, the oil level and servicing history on a diesel, and the electrics on a second-generation car.

Not recommended for

Anyone buying a 2013–2018 car without the dealer record for the vacuum pump and handbrake recalls, or a diesel that has only done short trips.

Alternatives to consider

If the Peugeot 2008 doesn't suit, these comparable models are worth a look in the UK market:

Peugeot 2008: questions buyers ask

What are the most common faults on a used Peugeot 2008 in the UK?

What is the best year to buy a used Peugeot 2008 in the UK?

Best-buy years: 2021, 2022. DVSA’s MOT table rates 2022 registrations above, and 2021 level with, all cars registered those years, while every first-generation registration year is rated below. They are not clear of recalls: the air-conditioning compressor recall R/2023/140 covers second-generation cars built to 25 October 2022, and the camshaft-chain recall R/2025/246 those built to 31 January 2023, so check any 2008 by registration.

What years of Peugeot 2008 should I avoid in the UK?

Worst years: 2013–2018. DVSA’s MOT table rates every registration year from 2013 to 2018 below all cars registered that year, by 7.0, 6.0, 4.7, 6.2, 6.0 and 4.2 points. Those are first-generation cars, which also carry most of the model’s recall history: the 2013 handbrake recall (R/2014/186), the two brake vacuum pump recalls (R/2020/326, to April 2017, and R/2023/035, to November 2019) and a series of build-window recalls that What Car? lists. An MOT checks safety items on the day, not engine condition, so read the gap as a pointer to upkeep and condition.

How much does a used Peugeot 2008 cost in the UK in 2026?

What sellers were asking on Autoza on 11 November 2026, for Peugeot 2008 cars registered from 2013, electric versions excluded: £4,500–£11,399, median £6,350 — the range is the middle 80% of asking prices. Those are asking prices, not what buyers paid, and not a UK price index. Prices vary by mileage, region and trim, so compare several adverts of the same year and mileage band before negotiating.

What is the road tax (VED) on a Peugeot 2008 in the UK?

Annual road tax (VED): £200/year standard rate from the second year, hybrids included — the alternative-fuel discount ended on 1 April 2025. A car registered from April 2017 with a list price over £40,000 when new adds the £440/year Expensive Car Supplement in years 2–6 (£640 in all). Cars registered 2001–2017 pay a CO2 band, roughly £20–£790/year (2026/27 rates).

What real-world fuel economy does a Peugeot 2008 achieve on UK roads?

How does a Peugeot 2008 compare to its rivals?

Strong alternatives in the UK: Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Vauxhall Mokka, Peugeot 3008. Choose based on dealer network in your area, parts availability, and your priorities (running cost vs. cabin quality vs. badge).

Who is the Peugeot 2008 most suitable for?

Buyers who want a small crossover and will check the recall record for the car’s build date, the oil level and servicing history on a diesel, and the electrics on a second-generation car.

Who should NOT buy a Peugeot 2008?

Anyone buying a 2013–2018 car without the dealer record for the vacuum pump and handbrake recalls, or a diesel that has only done short trips.

Are there safety recalls on the Peugeot 2008?

DVSA lists 13 safety recalls for the Peugeot 2008 that this guide shows or names, the largest first: R/2023/140 (29,537 vehicles in the whole recall, built between 8 November 2019 and 25 October 2022): On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving; R/2023/035 (25,148 vehicles in the whole recall, built between 3 April 2017 and 7 November 2019): On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil; R/2020/326 (22,580 vehicles in the whole recall, built between 17 June 2013 and 1 April 2017): The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt. Whether a particular car is affected depends on its build date and VIN, so check its registration on GOV.UK (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy.

Is the Air conditioning — compressor wiring may shut the powertrain down (second generation) on the Peugeot 2008 a serious problem?

Air conditioning — compressor wiring may shut the powertrain down (second generation) on the Peugeot 2008 is covered by DVSA safety recall R/2023/140. Symptoms: DVSA wording: the air-conditioning compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the compressor that could result in a powertrain shutdown when driving; the powertrain diagnosis computer is reprogrammed. What Car? lists it as a problem with the air conditioning that could leave the car undriveable. Years affected: 2008 built 8 November 2019 to 25 October 2022. Indicative repair cost in the UK: Free under recall. What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. Ask for the dealer record showing the powertrain software update on a 2019–2022 car.

Is the Brakes — vacuum pump may be affected by timing-belt debris on the Peugeot 2008 a serious problem?

Brakes — vacuum pump may be affected by timing-belt debris on the Peugeot 2008 is covered by DVSA safety recall R/2023/035. Symptoms: DVSA wording: the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt (R/2020/326), and for later cars that material detaches as the engine oil ages (R/2023/035). The fix is software that warns earlier of a loss or reduction of braking assistance, with the pump and timing belt inspected and replaced if necessary on the earlier recall. Years affected: 2008 built 17 June 2013 to 1 April 2017 (R/2020/326) and 3 April 2017 to 7 November 2019 (R/2023/035); DVSA gives each as one total shared with other Peugeot models. Indicative repair cost in the UK: Free under recall. What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. Ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing the software update and any pump or belt work, and for the car’s timing-belt and oil-change history.

Is the Emissions — engine management software (NOx) on the Peugeot 2008 a serious problem?

Emissions — engine management software (NOx) on the Peugeot 2008 is covered by DVSA safety recall R/2019/352. Symptoms: DVSA wording: the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx that do not comply with the regulatory limits; new engine management software is downloaded. Years affected: 2008 built 1 February 2017 to 12 April 2019 (R/2019/352) and 25 September 2013 to 15 May 2016 (R/2019/330). Indicative repair cost in the UK: Free under recall. What to check before buying: Check this one by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check (gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall) before you buy — an outstanding recall is free to put right and a completed one should be on the service record. What Car? lists the NOx recalls and says a Peugeot dealer can update the software.

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