Known APK problem

Peugeot 5008 II: leaks

On the Peugeot 5008 II the APK inspector finds leaks problems 7.6× as often as on cars of the same age: at 5–6 years 0.8%, against about 0.1% nationally.

Illustration Peugeot 5008 II

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

What is it?

Leaks of oil, coolant or other fluids.

Repair indication: mediuma targeted repair at the garage.

How to check it at the viewing

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Ask the seller: Does the car lose oil or coolant?

By age

Share of inspected Peugeot 5008 IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.

AgeType5008 II95%-CINationalDifferencen
5 – 6 yearsB0.2%0.1 – 0.5%0.0%4.5×2,552
5 – 6 yearsC0.8%0.5 – 1.2%0.1%7.6×2,552
7 – 8 yearsC1.2%0.9 – 1.6%0.5%2.3×3,880

A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Peugeot 5008 II often have leaks problems?

Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 5–6 years the inspector found a leaks defect on 0.8% of inspected Peugeot 5008 IIs, against about 0.1% of all cars of the same age (7.6×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

How do you check the leaks on a used Peugeot 5008 II?

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know