2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Brake discs2.8× usual
  Peugeot 2008

  17.2% All 2021 cars

  6.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.3% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

• Wipers3.1× usual
  Peugeot 2008

  10.9% All 2021 cars

  3.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.1%, against 2.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Ball joint9.6× usual
  Peugeot 2008

  4.8% All 2021 cars

  0.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.1% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Common 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  23% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  21% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  13% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  6% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Driveshafts and joints
  2% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

Known faults on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel

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.

• Air-con fault recall can leave the car undriveable

  All engines

  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

• AdBlue injector recall on diesels

  Diesel, built Oct 2019-Sep 2020

  A recall covered 773 diesel 2008s built from October 2019 to the end of September 2020. The AdBlue injector could block and push emissions over the limit. A free software update fixes it.

  At the viewing: For diesels built in that window, confirm with a Peugeot dealer or the recall checker that the update was done.

  Source: Auto Express: used Peugeot 2008 Mk2 (2020-date) review

• Diesel warning lights and AdBlue faults

  Diesel

  Diesel owners report repeated warning lights, engine noise, sensor and electrical faults, including an AdBlue fault that kept coming back. Petrol owners report far fewer problems.

  At the viewing: Check that no warning lights stay on after starting, and look for repeat dealer visits in the history.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 2008 (2019-present) reliability

• Glitchy infotainment and sat-nav

  All engines

  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

• Cambelt due at 12 years or 125,000 miles

  Petrol and diesel engines

  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

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the air-conditioning recall been carried out by a Peugeot dealer?
2. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.8× as often on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 3.1× as often on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 9.6× as often on the 2021 Peugeot 2008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?