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Peugeot 208 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Peugeot 208 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 376 for sale right now.
Our take on the Peugeot 208
A 2023 Peugeot 208 typically advertises at €16,900 and a 2018 one at €10,000, so it loses roughly 10% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 9%. At the NCT, the 2013–2022 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.2 petrol is the most common engine (85% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 160k km.
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Used Peugeot 208 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €31,050 | 0k km | 14 |
| 2026 | €26,450 | 1k km | 28 |
| 2025 | €23,950 | 21k km | 18 |
| 2024 | €17,450 | 62k km | 27 |
| 2023 | €16,900 | 86k km | 42 |
| 2022 | €15,000 | 70k km | 32 |
| 2021 | €15,950 | 69k km | 24 |
| 2020 | €12,900 | 80k km | 23 |
| 2019 | €10,450 | 74k km | 22 |
| 2018 | €10,000 | 62k km | 26 |
| 2017 | €9,950 | 74k km | 46 |
| 2016 | €7,950 | 85k km | 36 |
| 2015 | €6,250 | 156k km | 9 |
| 2014 | €4,950 | 140k km | 21 |
| 2013 | €6,500 | 108k km | 8 |
Peugeot 208 NCT pass rate
How often Peugeot 208s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 74% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 78% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 67% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 63% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 49% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 48% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 46% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 40% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2020 Peugeot 208 fails: wheels & tyres (8.8% of tests), safety equipment (3.8% of tests), lights & electrics (3.8% of tests), headlight aim (3.8% of tests).
Common Peugeot 208 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | ~160k km | ~€270 | 158 |
| 1.2 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 12 |
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 8 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€200 | 7 |
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: wet timing belt breaks up and blocks the oil pickup.
1.6 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals, turbo and DPF fluid.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Peugeot 208
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Peugeot 208
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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