Peugeot 508 2015

🚨 What to check before buying

Overall risk score: 10/10

Serious risks

• Injector leak / copper washer: Injector seals (copper washers) wear — causes diesel smell and possible misfires. Cheap fix if caught early.
• Dual mass flywheel: DMF wears — juddering on engagement, rattling at idle. Common on higher-mileage units.
• Timing belt + water pump: Belt every 160,000 km (BlueHDi). Interference engine — belt failure is catastrophic.
• Car is 11 years old — some age-related maintenance expected (seals, suspension components)
• Higher mileage (180,236 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear

Additional notes

• Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
• Peugeot 308 diesel dominates BG used market (550+ listings at 150k+, avg 211k km, only €5k). At this mileage: 1.6 BlueHDi DPF is clogged or deleted (check!), injectors leaking, dual mass flywheel shot, and turbo wastegate worn. Many are ex-French fleet with minimal maintenance history.
• 508 diesel automatic (286 listings, avg 215k km, €9k) — Aisin EAT6 auto is generally reliable but at 200k+ needs fluid change (often never done, €400-600). 2.0 BlueHDi injectors and high-pressure fuel pump are wear items at this mileage. Suspension is comfort-oriented but bushings and shocks need replacement.
• 3008 diesel (241+180 listings, avg 195-201k km) — 1.5 BlueHDi has AdBlue injector failures (€500-800), 2.0 BlueHDi has injector seal leaks causing diesel in oil. EAT8 auto (if equipped) is reliable but needs servicing. i-Cockpit electronics age poorly — screen failures common after 5+ years.