What the known faults on this Peugeot 308 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2025 Peugeot 308 is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,570–£10,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Harsh metallic rattling from the top of the engine on cold start due to 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain tensioner failure.
Inspect · Perform a cold start with the bonnet open. Listen closely to the top cam cover area for a metallic rattle lasting a few seconds.
Water ingress into the boot area caused by failing tailgate seals or rear light cluster gaskets.
Inspect · Lift the boot floor carpet and check the spare wheel well for standing water or rust stains. Feel the side carpets for dampness.
BlueHDi DPF and AdBlue injector faults
Inspect · Check AdBlue level warnings and forced regen history
1.2 PureTech wet belt failure on petrol models
Inspect · Check belt history and oil condition
Creaking or knocking noise from the rear axle over uneven surfaces due to failing beam bushes.
Inspect · Push down firmly on the rear boot sill multiple times to bounce the suspension and listen for creaks, or drive over forecourt speed bumps.
Infotainment, air conditioning control and sensor faults
Inspect · Test climate, screen and all sensors
Electronic parking brake (EPB) fails to release fully, causing rear brake binding and excessive heat.
Inspect · Engage and disengage the EPB switch multiple times, listening for strained motor noises. Roll the car in neutral on a flat surface to check for resistance.
EAT6 and EAT8 automatic hesitation
Inspect · Drive from cold in slow traffic
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.