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With 201,833 currently licensed in the UK, the Peugeot 2008 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the 2008 4 stars in 2020, with 91% adult occupant and 83% 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 £2,750 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £229/month or 34p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2020
MOT Pass Rate
79.8%
95,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£229
est. annual total
New From
£25,000
Euro NCAP tested the 2008 in 2020 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
63%
Safety Assist
64%
There are 37 known DVSA recalls affecting the Peugeot 2008. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
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
R/2025/246
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Build dates: 2019-07-08 to 2023-01-31
R/2025/253
On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit does not communicate with the Body Control Unit. This may cause an immobiliser malfunction leading to a possible vehicle non-start and anti-theft protection not guaranteed.
Build dates: 2023-03-17 to 2023-09-05
+ 32 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 £2,750 per year, or £229 per month.
Fuel
£991
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£909
/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 £25,000 new, a Peugeot 2008 typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £16,900 | −£8,100 |
| 2 years | 57% | £14,350 | −£10,650 |
| 3 years | 50% | £12,600 | −£12,400 |
| 4 years | 45% | £11,350 | −£13,650 |
| 5 years | 42% | £10,450 | −£14,550 |
| 6 years | 39% | £9,700 | −£15,300 |
| 7 years | 37% | £9,150 | −£15,850 |
| 8 years | 35% | £8,700 | −£16,300 |
| 9 years | 33% | £8,250 | −£16,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £7,850 | −£17,150 |
There are currently 201,833 licensed and 2,428 SORN 2008s in the UK (204,261 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 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2020. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 63% for vulnerable road users, and 64% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old 2008 are estimated at around £2,750 per year (£229/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 37 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 £25,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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