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With 203,636 currently licensed in the UK, the Peugeot 2008 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the 2008 5 stars in 2019, with 93% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
It has a 79.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,872 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £239/month or 39p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2019
MOT Pass Rate
79.8%
95,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£239
est. annual total
New From
£25,695
Euro NCAP tested the 2008 in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
73%
Safety Assist
73%
There are 39 known DVSA recalls affecting the Peugeot 2008. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/183
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Build dates: 2024-04-15 to 2025-04-09
R/2026/071
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Build dates: 2024-01-05 to
R/2025/452
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Build dates: 2024-11-20 to 2025-06-26
R/2025/344
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2017-11-07 to 2020-10-02
R/2025/277
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.
Build dates: 2022-04-04 to 2025-04-22
+ 34 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 95,000 MOT tests, the 2008 has a first-time pass rate of 79.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The 2008 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Peugeot 2008 are estimated at around £2,872 per year, or £239 per month.
Fuel
£1,088
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£934
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The 2008 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 53.2 mpg (44.9 mpg urban, 49.3 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PETROL | 53.2 mpg | 1.2L |
| 2008 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 62.1 mpg | 1.2L |
| 2008 | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.4L |
| 2008 | DIESEL | 70.6 mpg | 1.4L |
| 2008 | DIESEL | 70.6 mpg | 1.6L |
| 2008 | PETROL | 39.2 mpg | 1.6L |
| 2008 | DIESEL | 55.4 mpg | 2.0L |
| 2008 SUV | PETROL | 44.8 mpg | 1.2L |
Starting from £25,695 new, a Peugeot 2008 typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £17,350 | −£8,345 |
| 2 years | 57% | £14,750 | −£10,945 |
| 3 years | 50% | £12,950 | −£12,745 |
| 4 years | 45% | £11,700 | −£13,995 |
| 5 years | 42% | £10,750 | −£14,945 |
| 6 years | 39% | £10,000 | −£15,695 |
| 7 years | 37% | £9,400 | −£16,295 |
| 8 years | 35% | £8,900 | −£16,795 |
| 9 years | 33% | £8,500 | −£17,195 |
| 10 years | 31% | £8,050 | −£17,645 |
There are currently 203,636 licensed and 3,100 SORN 2008s in the UK (206,736 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The 2008 has a 79.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 95,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the 2008 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 73% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old 2008 are estimated at around £2,872 per year (£239/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 39 known safety recalls affecting the 2008. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new 2008 starts from around £25,695. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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