Summary
The Peugeot 108 was a small, city-class, five-door hatchback. It was also available as a cabriolet version, which features a full-length fabric sunroof in a similar vein to the Fiat 500. The current model was launched in 2014, replacing the previous Peugeot 107, and was discontinued in 2022.
The 108 was essentially identical to the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo, with the three models developed together and built at the same factory in the Czech Republic. The 108 underwent its most recent update in 2021, adding new trim and colour options but also dropping the three-door variants.
Toyota took full ownership of the factory for the production of its new Aygo X and the 108 was discontinued in Spring 2022. With Peugeot’s parent company Stellantis now also owning Fiat, it is likely that any future Peugeot city car will be based on the new, all-electric Fiat 500.
Reviewers generally considered the 108 a distinct improvement on its predecessor the 107, although the overall media review scores were still very poor. Parkers noted the way it looks like its bigger sister the 208, and more importantly how the ‘wheel on corners’ design produces surprising interior space in a small car.
Originally there were 1.0 and 1.2-litre engine options (as well as a cabriolet model) but this range was reduced to just a three-cylinder 1-litre 73hp petrol engine with emissions of 110-111g/km. Testers liked this unit, typical of the comments being from the Sunday Times, “adequate in its power and easy on the fuel.” But Auto Express regretted the demise of the 1.2, “which gave the car an extra little punch.”
While more recent small cars have dulled the appeal of the 108, reviewers did like the range of personalisation options available on the Peugeot, which Auto Express added; “will certainly attract younger buyers.”
As of September 2025, the Peugeot 108 holds a Used Car Expert Rating A, with a score of 72%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and CO2 emissions, and its excellent running costs. However, its media review scores were very poor and its safety rating has long since expired.
108 highlights
- Economical, ideal first car
- Good equipment levels
- Spacious for its size
- Three-cylinder engine efficient
- Lots of personalisation options
108 lowlights
- Active safety only options
- Engines can be noisy
- Some cheap trim
- Dated compared to newer rivals
Key specifications
Body style: Small five-door hatch
Engines: petrol
Price when new: From £13,320 on-road
Launched: Summer 2014
Last updated: Summer 2021
Discontinued: Spring 2022
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“Small, stylish and comfortable, the Peugeot 108 city car offers a range of trim levels for all pockets.”
Model reviewed: 2019
Score: 6 / 10
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Auto Express
“The Peugeot 108 is easy to drive and park and has a tiny footprint ideal for crowded cities; but it feels unpolished and crude, and tiring at high speeds.”
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
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Evo
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 is a likeable machine thanks to its chic styling and plentiful spec options. It’s got a strong reliability record and a decent amount of interior space for a city car, and it’s also easy to drive around town.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual Allure
Score: 8 / 10
“To drive, the Peugeot 108 is reasonable, without maybe being up with the VW Up/SEAT Mii/Skoda Citigo trio of rivals. The cabin quality is varied, with some nice materials augmented by large amounts of harder plastics.”
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Car
Model reviewed: PureTech 82 (2017)
Score: 6 / 10
“The PureTech engine does just manage to pull the skin off a rice pudding and makes the 108 capable enough for motorway travel, but the jiggly ride and vague gearbox make it irritating at speed.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The 108 is a charming, well-equipped and surprisingly fun city car that would make a superb first car or a town runabout.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 looks good and costs little to buy or run, but it’s starting to show its age in a competitive class.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: 108 TOP Cabriolet range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 TOP is one of the smallest and cheapest convertibles on sale but there’s very little space in the back seats and it’s not particularly comfortable to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 6 / 10
“Parachuted into one of the most competitive classes in the automotive world, the Peugeot 108 city car has quite a challenge on its hands if it plans to steal sales from the class-leading Volkswagen Up and its sister cars, the SEAT Mii and the Skoda Citigo.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Peugeot 108 looks classier than the previous 107, it’s fun to drive, economical, relatively affordable, and in ‘TOP!’ form it even offers open air motoring.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: 2014
Score: 6 / 10
“With good standard specification for a low price, the Peugeot 108 is cheap to run and cheap to insure, offering a surprisingly mature driving experience and capable out of town too.”
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Motors
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 is cheap to run and has stylish looks to go with surprisingly good equipment levels; bu it’s a bit cramped for space and not the most refined.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 is lightweight and economical but the engines are noisy.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 2014
Score: 8 / 10
“Small but packing a great deal of punch, the 108 proves Peugeot is once again producing cars with flair.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 108 is cheap to buy and run, plus most versions come with plenty of big-car luxuries. However, the Hyundai i10 offers you a lot more space for similar money, while the VW Up is classier inside and better to drive.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Well rounded, but short on personality and doesn’t go far enough.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: September 2015
Date expired: January 2021
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Adult protection: 80%
Child protection: 80%
Vulnerable road users: 62%
Safety assist: 56%
Notes on safety rating
The Peugeot 108 was awarded a four-star safety rating from Euro NCAP back in 2015. However, this rating expired in January 2021 as the 108 no longer met the requirements for a five-star car. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.
However, if you are comparing a used Peugeot 108 to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Peugeot 108 was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 13
Average repair cost: £152.74
Last updated: April 2025
Reliability score
All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims
As of April 2025 (our most recent data point), the Peugeot 108 has an excellent reliability record according to workshop and extended warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, MotorEasy.
The average repair cost is very low at just £150, and the cost of repairs in each category is also low. In short, a used Peugeot 108 should provide cheap and reliable transport for many years if you take care of it.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 111 g/km | A |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 8 | A |
Due to its age, we only have a limited amount of running cost data for the Peugeot 108. However, it should be very cheap to insure, and its low CO2 emissions are also likely to equate to decent fuel consumption.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Peugeot 108
| Overall rating | E | 17% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
Peugeot’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).
As a result, only the very last 108s sold might still be under the last months of their new car warranty. On the vast majority of 108s sold, the warranty will have already expired.
Warranty on a used Peugeot 108
- If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ 108 from an official Peugeot dealership, you will get a minimum six-month warranty included.
- If you are buying a used 108 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used 108 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Peugeot 108
Date: December 2020
Recall number: R/2020/354
Model types: All
Build dates: 08/2020 to 10/2020
Number of vehicles affected: 121
Defect: Some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.
Remedy: Check seat belts and relace if necessary.
Date: June 2016
Recall number: R/2016/137
Model types: All
Build dates: 09/2014 to 10/2014
Number of vehicles affected: 985
Defect: A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs, there would be a loss of directional control.
Remedy: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and, on those with the affected component, replace the steering column.
Date: January 2015
Recall number: R/2015/023
Model types: All
Build dates: 11/2014
Number of vehicles affected: 1
Defect: There may be a small defect in the front bumper frame, which may affect its impact absorption in a collision.
Remedy: Replace front bumper frame.
As of September 2024 (our most recent data point), there have been three DVSA vehicle safety recalls on the Peugeot 108 to address different issues.
Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Peugeot dealer.
If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used Peugeot 108, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Peugeot 108, you might also be interested in these alternatives
Current models: Hyundai i10 | Kia Picanto | Toyota Aygo X
Discontinued models: Citroën C1 | Fiat 500 | Fiat Panda | SEAT Mii | Skoda Citigo | Smart Fortwo | Smart Forfour | Suzuki Ignis | Toyota Aygo | Volkswagen Up!
The obvious rivals to the Peugeot 108 are its siblings with different badges, the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo, but they really are so similar you will only be looking for which is offered to you for the lowest price.
More recent small cars have to a degree left the 108 in their wake, particularly the Hyundai i10, which offers much more interior space.
There are very few new petrol-powered city cars still on sale in the UK, with all of the latest models being electric vehicles.
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