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Peugeot 2008 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Peugeot 2008? 50% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Peugeot 2008?

Most used Peugeot 2008 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 50% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (50%)
From April 2017
50% of stock
Median CO₂
114 g/km

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Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

50% of Peugeot 2008

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Peugeot 2008 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Peugeot 2008 in stock now — from £4,995

Peugeot 2008
Fair price

Peugeot 2008

2016 Active Puretech

PetrolManual48,640 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£132/mo
£4,995
cash

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Peugeot 2008
Above market

Peugeot 2008

2015 Allure E-hdi

DieselManual62,396 mi2015
Band B · £20/yr
£145/mo
£5,495
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Peugeot 2008
Fair price

Peugeot 2008

2018 Allure

PetrolManual72,075 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£5,795
cash

Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton

Peugeot 2008
Fair price

Peugeot 2008

2018 Active

PetrolManual54,162 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£5,995
cash

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Peugeot 2008 (Diesel, Petrol), across 145 recorded variants.

Performance
69–152 bhp
Power
7.9s
0–60 mph (fastest)
129 mph
Top speed
1,199–1,598 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
39.1–80 mpg
Fuel economy
90–150 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
8–24 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,159 mm
Length
2,004 mm
Width
1,556 mm
Height
2,538 mm
Wheelbase
1,180 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
4-star · tested 2019
68%
Safety assist

The Peugeot 2008 was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 and was awarded a 4 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £13,195
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.2 Hybrid 136 GT 5dr e-DSC6AutomaticPetrol134 bhp51.1 - 62.1 mpg10223
1.2 PureTech 155 GT Premium 5dr EAT8AutomaticPetrol152 bhp41.7 - 46.6 mpg13723
1.2 PureTech 130 GT 5drManualPetrol129 bhp47.7 - 52.7 mpg12119
1.5 BlueHDi 110 Active Premium 5drManualDiesel108 bhp57.4 - 65.7 mpg11315
Allure Premium 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 auto S&S 5dAutomaticPetrol129 bhp40.2 - 47.3 mpg11524
Allure 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 auto S&S 5dAutomaticPetrol129 bhp43.1 - 48.3 mpg13217
Active 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 auto S&S 5dAutomaticPetrol127 bhp42.2 - 47.1 mpg13717
GT Line 1.2 PureTech 130 S&S 5dManualPetrol127 bhp43.7 - 50.6 mpg13219
Signature 1.2 PureTech 110 S&S 5dManualPetrol108 bhp41.6 - 51.5 mpg11120
Signature 1.5 BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel100 bhp55.6 - 67 mpg9319
Allure 1.2 PureTech 100 S&S 5dManualPetrol99 bhp46.5 - 52.6 mpg12113
Allure 1.5 BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel99 bhp54.4 - 62.7 mpg12015

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Peugeot 2008?
A Peugeot 2008 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Peugeot 2008s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Peugeot 2008?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based purely on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Peugeot 2008s are currently for sale?
There are 3 Peugeot 2008 models currently for sale, ranging in year from 2015 to 2018. This stock was last updated on 5 October 2026.