Peugeot 208 value and depreciation
Known for sharp cabin, heavy depreciation.
Depreciation curve
We class the Peugeot 208 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% |
| 3 years | 58% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 20% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Peugeot's Polo rival sold across two generations from 2012 until new stock dried up around 2024. The second-generation car won European Car of the Year and had a genuinely upmarket cabin, but sales stayed thin. Heavy depreciation makes tidy used 1.2T models strong value.
208 against its rivals
Peugeot 208: common questions
Does the Peugeot 208 hold its value?
We class the Peugeot 208 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.