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Peugeot 308 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Peugeot 308 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 288 for sale right now.
Our take on the Peugeot 308
A 2023 Peugeot 308 typically advertises at €23,950 and a 2018 one at €13,000, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2013–2020 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 (31% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 160k km.
Check a Peugeot 308's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Peugeot 308 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 | €38,650 | 0k km | 12 |
| 2026 | €32,900 | 3k km | 30 |
| 2024 | €26,950 | 35k km | 14 |
| 2023 | €23,950 | 59k km | 23 |
| 2022 | €17,950 | 87k km | 11 |
| 2021 | €16,950 | 82k km | 10 |
| 2020 | €13,950 | 85k km | 9 |
| 2019 | €14,950 | 115k km | 18 |
| 2018 | €13,000 | 113k km | 21 |
| 2017 | €9,950 | 106k km | 18 |
| 2016 | €9,500 | 116k km | 42 |
| 2015 | €8,200 | 117k km | 37 |
| 2014 | €5,950 | 188k km | 13 |
| 2013 | €2,850 | 246k km | 5 |
| 2012 | €2,450 | 226k km | 10 |
Peugeot 308 NCT pass rate
How often Peugeot 308s 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 65% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 72% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 62% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 55% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 45% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 43% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 42% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 37% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 40% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 37% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 31% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 28% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 26% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Peugeot 308 fails: shock absorbers (11.1% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (9.9% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (9.9% of tests), steering & suspension (8.6% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Peugeot 308 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 | 44 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€200 | 37 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 27 |
| 1.2 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 26 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~380k km | ~€270 | 10 |
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 308
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 bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Peugeot 308
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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