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Peugeot 208 owner reviews

“The Peugeot 208 hatchback is a modern, stylish supermini with a future-proof engine range, but it’s a shame it’s not more fun to drive”

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by Andy Goodwin

15 Aug 2023

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Carbuyer Rating

4.2 out of 5

Owners Rating

2.0 out of 5

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0%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Brakes, Engine (1 case)

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Our 208 XY is less than 6 years old with less than 60000 miles and our local dealers says that the horrendous rattle it has developed requires a new cam chain. All other manufacturers are able to achieve 100-120’000 miles before a cam chain replacement, apparently not Peugeot! Their customer service department couldn’t even be bothered to reply to of complaint.

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