Peugeot 3008 Common Faults in the UK
Mk2 (2016–2024) — C-segment crossover SUV. The 3008 Mk2 was European Car of the Year 2017 and established Peugeot's premium crossover credentials. Available in petrol (1.2 PureTech 130/155, 1.6 THP), diesel (1.5 BlueHDi 130, 2.0 BlueHDi 150/180), and plug-in hybrid (Hybrid 225/300 e-EAT8). Popular in the UK as a premium alternative to the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson. Updated 6 October 2026.
This guide covers the Mk2 (2016–2024) only. Older 3008 generations have different engines and faults — for one of those, see how to check any car for known faults.
The Peugeot 3008 Mk2 is a well-designed, premium-feeling crossover, but the 1.2 PureTech petrol runs a wet timing belt due at 6 years or 62,000 miles, and DVSA recalls cover belt debris reaching the brake vacuum pump. The 1.5 BlueHDi diesel has its own camshaft-chain recall (R/2025/246). Check any 3008 by registration.
Largest DVSA recall for the 3008: R/2023/035, 25,148 vehicles in the whole recall — 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. See the 11 DVSA recalls listed for this model.
83.3% of Peugeot 3008s registered 2016–2022 pass the MOT on the day (cars fixed during the test included), 2.7 points below all cars registered in those years (86.0%). These are the cars this guide covers that were 3 to 12 years old when DVSA tested them in 2025, counted from 9,590 DVSA tests; a pass with rectification at the station counts as a pass here, and as a failure in DVSA's own initial-test measure.
Counting every registration year DVSA holds for the Peugeot 3008 (2010–2022), which includes generations this guide does not cover, 75.5% pass on the day (cars fixed during the test included), from 15,081 tests.
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.
See it by registration year and by mileage ↓The asking-price figures above are the middle 80% and the median of what sellers were asking on Autoza on 29 October 2026 — not what buyers pay — for Peugeot 3008 cars registered 2016–2024. 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 other quick-stats values are indicative editorial estimates aggregated from owner-forum sentiment, recall data and reliability surveys. 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.
2020 facelift: improved MMI infotainment software, updated design, and more standard equipment. On the petrol engine the advantage is mainly age — a later car is more likely to sit inside the revised 6-year/62,000-mile wet-belt window, or to have had the belt done recently, rather than being past it with no invoice.
2016–2018 launch cars are now well past the revised wet-belt interval, which is where the 1.2 PureTech oil-consumption and engine-failure reports concentrate — the belt sheds debris into the oil and blocks the pick-up. Early infotainment (touchscreen module freeze) was also most prevalent on these years. The 1.6 THP petrol used on some early variants had higher oil consumption than the later 1.2 PureTech.
Known faults — Peugeot 3008 Mk2 (2016–2024)
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: patterns that come up repeatedly with workshops, owner forums and reliability surveys. 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.
Brake vacuum pump — timing-belt debris (safety recall)
- Symptoms
- DVSA recall wording: the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt, caused by ageing of the engine oil. A heavier brake pedal is the warning sign. The remedy includes a software update that warns earlier of a loss of vacuum
- Years affected
- Certain 3008s built 3 April 2017 to 28 October 2020 (R/2023/035); earlier builds to April 2017 under R/2020/326 and R/2023/045
- Indicative repair (UK)
- Free under the recall at a Peugeot dealer
- What to check before buying
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s recall check and ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing the applicable recall (R/2020/326, R/2023/035 or R/2023/045) was done.
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); R/2023/045 952 (every model in the recall).
1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain (safety recall)
- Symptoms
- DVSA recall wording: premature wear of the camshaft drive chain, leading to abnormal engine noise or, in the worst case, the chain breaking. The remedy is a software update to improve oil pressure, a noise check and a new chain if required
- Years affected
- 3008 with the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5R) diesel built 11 October 2017 to 31 January 2023 (22,401 cars)
- Indicative repair (UK)
- Free under the recall at a Peugeot dealer
- What to check before buying
- On any 1.5 BlueHDi, check the registration on GOV.UK’s recall check and ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing R/2025/246 was done. Listen for a rattle on a cold start.
1.2 PureTech wet timing belt and oil consumption
- Symptoms
- Oil level dropping between services; rattle or whine on cold start; EML and timing-related fault codes; in severe cases engine failure through oil starvation
- Years affected
- 2016–2023 (1.2 PureTech 130 and 155 petrol) — Belt due at 6 years or 62,000 miles, whichever comes first
- Indicative repair (UK)
- £450–£850 at a UK independent for the belt including cleaning the oil pick-up; £4,000+ if debris has already starved the engine
- What to check before buying
- Same check as on the 208 — the wet belt is shared across every PSA/Stellantis 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech application, which in the UK also means the Citroën C3 and C4, Vauxhall Corsa, Mokka and Grandland, and the DS 3. The belt runs in the oil and sheds debris that blocks the oil pick-up. Ask for a belt-change invoice against the revised 6-year/62,000-mile interval, pull the dipstick, and check the Stellantis compensation portal (qualifying repairs paid January 2022 to December 2024) and the up-to-10-year/112,000-mile warranty extension. The 1.5 BlueHDi diesel and the Hybrid 225/300 do not use this engine, but the BlueHDi has its own recall (below).
iCockpit touchscreen and infotainment freezing
- Symptoms
- Touchscreen freezes or becomes unresponsive; navigation crash; climate control accessible only via frozen screen; system reboots mid-drive
- Years affected
- 2016–2021 (older touchscreen/infotainment hardware) — Not mileage-related — software and hardware degradation
- Indicative repair (UK)
- £0–£200 software update; £400–£800 infotainment control unit replacement if hardware fails
- What to check before buying
- Test the full touchscreen functionality during the test drive, including climate control (integrated into the touchscreen on the 3008). Ask if the latest Peugeot Connect software update has been applied. The 3008 infotainment issues are more significant than the 208 because the climate control is fully touchscreen-integrated — a freeze means you lose climate control.
EAT8 automatic gearbox judder (petrol models)
- Symptoms
- Shudder from standstill; hesitation in slow traffic; harsh low-speed gear changes
- Years affected
- 2016–2021 (EAT8 8-speed automatic with 1.2 PureTech and 1.6 THP) — Above 30,000 miles in urban use
- Indicative repair (UK)
- £300–£600 EAT8 software recalibration and fluid flush; £1,500–£3,000 if mechatronic unit fails
- What to check before buying
- Test the EAT8 at slow traffic speed and from a complete standstill. The 3008 EAT8 judder pattern is similar to the 208 EAT8. Gearbox service history (fluid change) and software calibration updates are the key questions.
PHEV 225/300 — charging port and 12V auxiliary battery
- Symptoms
- Charging cable stuck; "PHEV system fault" warning; EV range well below the official figure
- Years affected
- 2019–2022 (3008 Hybrid 225 and 300 PHEV) — From 3+ years old regardless of mileage
- Indicative repair (UK)
- £200–£500 charging port sensor; £120–£250 12V auxiliary battery
- What to check before buying
- Test the PHEV by charging fully and comparing the EV range it shows with the official WLTP electric range; a large shortfall on a mild day suggests the battery has degraded. Check the charging port locks and unlocks properly. The 12V auxiliary battery (separate from the traction battery) is a known maintenance item on 3008 PHEVs approaching 4 years old.
Rear brake disc corrosion and wear
- Symptoms
- Rear brake squeal; judder under moderate braking; brake pedal pulsing
- Years affected
- All years above 35,000 miles — 35,000+ miles; accelerated by infrequent motorway use
- Indicative repair (UK)
- £250–£450 rear discs and pads
- What to check before buying
- Check rear discs through the alloy wheels. Surface rust is normal on a standing car — deep grooving or a raised lip on the disc edge indicates replacement is due. A test drive with a firm brake application from 50 mph will reveal any judder.
More DVSA safety recalls for the Peugeot 3008, largest first
These are the recalls DVSA lists for this model and its build years that the cards above do not already describe: every one of 10,000 or more vehicles, largest first, with DVSA’s own reference and figures. A recall covers only cars built in its dates and within its VIN range — check a particular car by registration through GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check. “Critical” here means DVSA’s own notice tells owners not to drive the car until it is fixed. It is never a size: “Large” means DVSA lists 10,000 or more vehicles in the recall.
- Safety recall · R/2019/352Large recall — 18,267 vehicles
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOX which do not comply with regulatory limits
Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.
18,267 vehicles in the whole recall (DVSA’s figure for every model it covers) · built between 1 February 2017 and 12 April 2019 · recall launched 18 October 2019
- Safety recall · R/2025/277Large recall — 13,940 vehicles
Peugeot Fuel Pipe
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
13,940 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 26 July 2023 and 24 April 2025 · recall launched 18 July 2025
- Safety recall · R/2024/497Large recall — 13,416 vehicles
Peugeot 30085008 Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint.
On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.
13,416 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 17 July 2023 and 29 November 2024 · recall launched 12 December 2024
- Safety recall · R/2025/522Large recall — 13,330 vehicles
Ball Joint Bracket fixation.
On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
13,330 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 24 July 2023 and 28 February 2025 · recall launched 25 November 2025
- Safety recall · R/2017/336Large recall — 12,056 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle.
12,056 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 5 April 2016 and 24 August 2017 · recall launched 29 December 2017
- Safety recall · R/2018/033Large recall — 12,054 vehicles
Fuel may leak
The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.
12,054 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 5 April 2016 and 24 August 2017 · recall launched 19 February 2018
1 more recalls of 10,000+ vehicles
- Safety recall · R/2026/228Large recall — 10,423 vehicles
VSM software Interior door handles
10,423 vehicles of this model (DVSA’s figures added up) · built between 9 October 2023 and 9 July 2025 · recall launched 3 June 2026
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file (every recall since 1992), published under the Open Government Licence. Where DVSA gives one figure for a recall that covers several models, it is shown as the whole recall’s total.
Peugeot 3008 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 3008 was lower in 6 and level in 4 of the 10 registration years from 2013 to 2022 with enough tests to measure. The widest gap below is 2013 registrations: 58.2% against 71.9% for all cars registered that year.
Pass rate here: passed on the day, cars fixed during the test included. Rows: every Peugeot 3008 DVSA tested in 2025, by registration year (2013–2022), all engines and fuels together. 2013–2015 registrations are older generations of the 3008 than this guide covers, shown for comparison; the guide’s own cars start in 2016. A registration year cannot separate two generations exactly when one replaced the other part-way through a year.
| Registered | 3008 | All cars that year | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022838 tests | 92.4% | 91.2% | +1.2 level |
| 20211,162 tests | 90.5% | 90.1% | +0.4 level |
| 20201,165 tests | 89.4% | 88.7% | +0.7 level |
| 20191,955 tests | 85.8% | 86.9% | −1.1 level |
| 20182,008 tests | 80.8% | 84.5% | −3.7 lower |
| 20171,806 tests | 76.1% | 82.2% | −6.1 lower |
| 2016656 tests | 68.8% | 79.4% | −10.6 lower |
| 2015849 tests | 70.2% | 76.7% | −6.5 lower |
| 2014827 tests | 65.3% | 74.3% | −9.0 lower |
| 20131,074 tests | 58.2% | 71.9% | −13.7 lower |
By mileage at the test
Against cars of the same age on the same mileage, the pass rate for the 3008 was lower in 3 and level in 1 of the 4 mileage bands with enough tests. How other models compare at the same mileage.
Show the table by mileage (4 bands)
| Mileage | 3008 | Same age and mileage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k2,742 tests | 89.0% | 89.4% | −0.4 level |
| 40k–60k3,732 tests | 81.2% | 84.0% | −2.8 lower |
| 60k–80k3,195 tests | 72.8% | 78.5% | −5.6 lower |
| 80k–100k2,324 tests | 65.6% | 72.6% | −7.0 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 3008: 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 656 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.
Who this car suits — and who should look elsewhere
Crossover buyers who want premium styling and feel at a price below Audi/BMW. PHEV buyers with home charging whose regular commute sits well inside the electric range. Buyers targeting the 2020+ facelift 1.5 BlueHDi diesel for an economical crossover, with the R/2025/246 recall confirmed done.
Buyers who cannot verify the PureTech wet-belt change on 2016–2020 petrol cars. Buyers doing heavy city driving with the EAT8 automatic. Buyers who want the simplest, most reliable SUV ownership — the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or Hyundai Tucson Hybrid are lower-maintenance choices.
Alternatives to consider
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Peugeot 3008: questions buyers ask
What are the most common faults on a used Peugeot 3008 in the UK?
The Peugeot 3008 Mk2 is a well-designed, premium-feeling crossover, but the 1.2 PureTech petrol runs a wet timing belt due at 6 years or 62,000 miles, and DVSA recalls cover belt debris reaching the brake vacuum pump. The 1.5 BlueHDi diesel has its own camshaft-chain recall (R/2025/246). Check any 3008 by registration.
What is the best year to buy a used Peugeot 3008 in the UK?
Best-buy years: 2020, 2021, 2022. 2020 facelift: improved MMI infotainment software, updated design, and more standard equipment. On the petrol engine the advantage is mainly age — a later car is more likely to sit inside the revised 6-year/62,000-mile wet-belt window, or to have had the belt done recently, rather than being past it with no invoice.
What years of Peugeot 3008 should I avoid in the UK?
Worst years: 2016, 2017, 2018. 2016–2018 launch cars are now well past the revised wet-belt interval, which is where the 1.2 PureTech oil-consumption and engine-failure reports concentrate — the belt sheds debris into the oil and blocks the pick-up. Early infotainment (touchscreen module freeze) was also most prevalent on these years. The 1.6 THP petrol used on some early variants had higher oil consumption than the later 1.2 PureTech.
How much does a used Peugeot 3008 cost in the UK in 2026?
What sellers were asking on Autoza on 29 October 2026, for Peugeot 3008 cars registered 2016–2024: £7,450–£13,652, median £9,495 — 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 3008 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 3008 achieve on UK roads?
Typical real-world consumption: 44–51 mpg (1.2 PureTech real-world UK); 54–63 mpg (1.5 BlueHDi real-world); Hybrid 225: the official figure above 150 mpg is a lab number that assumes every journey starts fully charged — ignore it unless you have home charging, and expect ordinary-hybrid economy once the battery is empty.
How does a Peugeot 3008 compare to its rivals?
Strong alternatives in the UK: Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Ford Kuga, Skoda Karoq. Choose based on dealer network in your area, parts availability, and your priorities (running cost vs. cabin quality vs. badge).
Who is the Peugeot 3008 most suitable for?
Crossover buyers who want premium styling and feel at a price below Audi/BMW. PHEV buyers with home charging whose regular commute sits well inside the electric range. Buyers targeting the 2020+ facelift 1.5 BlueHDi diesel for an economical crossover, with the R/2025/246 recall confirmed done.
Who should NOT buy a Peugeot 3008?
Buyers who cannot verify the PureTech wet-belt change on 2016–2020 petrol cars. Buyers doing heavy city driving with the EAT8 automatic. Buyers who want the simplest, most reliable SUV ownership — the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or Hyundai Tucson Hybrid are lower-maintenance choices.
Are there safety recalls on the Peugeot 3008?
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Peugeot 3008 that this guide shows or names, the largest first: R/2023/035 (25,148 vehicles in the whole recall, built between 3 April 2017 and 28 October 2020): 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; R/2025/246 (22,401 vehicles, built between 11 October 2017 and 31 January 2023): Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain. 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 Brake vacuum pump — timing-belt debris (safety recall) on the Peugeot 3008 a serious problem?
Brake vacuum pump — timing-belt debris (safety recall) on the Peugeot 3008 is covered by DVSA safety recall R/2023/035. Symptoms: DVSA recall wording: the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt, caused by ageing of the engine oil. A heavier brake pedal is the warning sign. The remedy includes a software update that warns earlier of a loss of vacuum. Years affected: Certain 3008s built 3 April 2017 to 28 October 2020 (R/2023/035); earlier builds to April 2017 under R/2020/326 and R/2023/045. Indicative repair cost in the UK: Free under the recall at a Peugeot dealer. What to check before buying: Check the registration on GOV.UK’s recall check and ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing the applicable recall (R/2020/326, R/2023/035 or R/2023/045) was done.
Is the 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain (safety recall) on the Peugeot 3008 a serious problem?
1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain (safety recall) on the Peugeot 3008 is covered by DVSA safety recall R/2025/246. Symptoms: DVSA recall wording: premature wear of the camshaft drive chain, leading to abnormal engine noise or, in the worst case, the chain breaking. The remedy is a software update to improve oil pressure, a noise check and a new chain if required. Years affected: 3008 with the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5R) diesel built 11 October 2017 to 31 January 2023 (22,401 cars). Indicative repair cost in the UK: Free under the recall at a Peugeot dealer. What to check before buying: On any 1.5 BlueHDi, check the registration on GOV.UK’s recall check and ask for the Peugeot dealer record showing R/2025/246 was done. Listen for a rattle on a cold start.
Is the 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt and oil consumption on the Peugeot 3008 a serious problem?
Owner-reported, frequency unknown: 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt and oil consumption comes up in owner forums and workshop reports for the Peugeot 3008, but how often it happens is not known, so treat it as a question to ask rather than a fault every car has. Symptoms: Oil level dropping between services; rattle or whine on cold start; EML and timing-related fault codes; in severe cases engine failure through oil starvation. Years affected: 2016–2023 (1.2 PureTech 130 and 155 petrol). Belt due at 6 years or 62,000 miles, whichever comes first. Indicative repair cost in the UK: £450–£850 at a UK independent for the belt including cleaning the oil pick-up; £4,000+ if debris has already starved the engine. What to check before buying: Same check as on the 208 — the wet belt is shared across every PSA/Stellantis 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech application, which in the UK also means the Citroën C3 and C4, Vauxhall Corsa, Mokka and Grandland, and the DS 3. The belt runs in the oil and sheds debris that blocks the oil pick-up. Ask for a belt-change invoice against the revised 6-year/62,000-mile interval, pull the dipstick, and check the Stellantis compensation portal (qualifying repairs paid January 2022 to December 2024) and the up-to-10-year/112,000-mile warranty extension. The 1.5 BlueHDi diesel and the Hybrid 225/300 do not use this engine, but the BlueHDi has its own recall (below).
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