2021 Peugeot 2008: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2021 Peugeot 2008
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Air-con fault recall can leave the car undriveable
About 29,537 cars from model years 2019 to 2022 were recalled for an air-conditioning fault that could leave the car impossible to drive.
At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer or use Peugeot's online recall checker to confirm the work is done.
Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 2008 (2019-present) reliability
- All engines
Glitchy infotainment and sat-nav
The most common owner complaint is a buggy touchscreen, especially the navigation.
At the viewing: Use the touchscreen, sat-nav and phone connection during the viewing to make sure they respond properly.
Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 2008 Mk2 (2020-date) review
- Petrol and diesel engines
Cambelt due at 12 years or 125,000 miles
Petrol and diesel engines need a cambelt change every 12 years or 125,000 miles, about £499 for petrol and £619 for diesel.
At the viewing: On high-mileage cars, look for the cambelt change in the service history or budget for it.
Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 2008 Mk2 (2020-date) review
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Other years
Every year of the Peugeot 2008 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 826 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 15,765 | Tyres 24% |
| 2020 | 34,178 | Tyres 22% |
| 2019 | 45,350 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 47,228 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 49,176 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 54,334 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 50,607 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 46,143 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 10,059 | Brakes 32% |