2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Anti-roll bar link joints17.7× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  7.1% All 2018 cars

  0.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.1% of all 2018 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.

• Brake discs1.6× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  15.3% All 2018 cars

  9.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.9%, against 0.5% of all 2018 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.

• Number plate lights2.9× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  4.1% All 2018 cars

  1.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.5% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints3.4× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  2.7% All 2018 cars

  0.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.4% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

Common 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  28% 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
  23% 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.

• Suspension
  12% 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
  7% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  6% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Seats and seatbelts
  5% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol

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.

• Engine failure recall (built Oct to Nov 2017)

  Built 2017 to 2018

  Early cars built 1 October to 30 November 2017 may have internal engine parts that can break, and the engine might need replacing. Others built 27 April to 30 May 2018 could leak oil from a loose sealing plug.

  At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) reliability

• Timing belt that runs in oil (PureTech petrol)

  1.0 and 1.2 PureTech petrol

  The 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech petrol engines use a timing belt that runs in the engine oil (a “wet belt”). It can break down early and shed rubber that blocks the oil supply, which can wreck the engine. Some also burn too much oil. Stellantis now covers earlier engines for belt and oil-burning problems for up to 10 years or 112,000 miles, as long as the car has been serviced on schedule.

  At the viewing: Ask for a full service history showing the right oil, and when the belt was last checked or changed. Check the oil level on the dipstick, and that no oil-pressure or engine warning light stays on.

  Source: Parkers: Stellantis wet belt compensation, and the cars at risk, Stellantis: compensation policy for earlier PureTech 1.0 and 1.2 engines (7 May 2025)

• Infotainment and warning light glitches

  All engines

  Owners report faulty infotainment and erratic warning lights.

  At the viewing: Use the screen and check no warnings stay on.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol

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

1. Have the engine and oil leak recalls been done?
2. When was the timing belt last checked or changed, and has it had the right oil at every service? Is the car still within Stellantis’ extended PureTech cover?
3. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link joints? (Flagged at MOT 17.7× as often on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
5. Any recent work on the number plate lights? (Flagged at MOT 2.9× as often on the 2018 Peugeot 3008 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
6. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?