Used Peugeot 108 cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

There are two versions of the Peugeot 108, but they look very similar so it can be hard to tell them apart. Both are five-door hatchbacks but Top! editions of the 108 add a rolling fabric roof that extends from the front seats to behind the rear seats. This roof can be opened for a semi-convertible experience without the bluster of a fully folding roof.

At just 3.47m long, the Peugeot 108 is small – among the very smallest cars on sale in the UK. That means it's easy to park in city centres but also means you'll struggle if you regularly have to carry more than one passenger or lots of cargo.

It's within a few millimetres of the Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo – both of which use most of the same parts and engines as the Peugeot. The 108 is also between 100 and 150mm shorter than other city cars including the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto.

There's just one engine on offer in the Peugeot 108 – a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol with 72hp. It's not exactly a powerhouse but it's plenty for this featherweight city slicker, only starting to feel a little out of its depth if you go for a fast motorway overtake. Your wallet won't complain, however, with average economy as high as 50mpg keeping running costs low.

For the price and sector it's targeting, the Peugeot 108 is a great little car. It blends funky styling with enough key features and a city-friendly driving experience to make it an ideal companion in urban environments.

To hit the low purchase price, you don't get the kind of practicality or premium features you'll find in other models, but Peugeot's made sure to include enough neat touches to help the 108 avoid feeling cheap.

While Peugeot's overall scoring in reliability ratings is middling, the 108 shares most of its parts and engines with the Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo – most of which are a development of those used in the previous-generation Peugeot 107. That means the 108 is mechanically relatively simple with no turbocharger or direct fuel injection system to add complexity. What's more, replacement parts should be easily available and relatively affordable.

For added peace of mind, consider including an extended warranty with your purchase to protect you from any unexpected repairs down the line.

Peugeot previously offered a five-speed automatic gearbox in the 108 but discontinued it in 2019, leaving the five-speed manual gearbox as the sole option. The manual is the better choice overall – it's quicker, smoother and more efficient.

If you're looking for a city hatchback with an automatic gearbox, you can still find them in the Toyota Aygo lineup, along with the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto.

The Peugeot 108 is a four seater only and doesn't have a fifth centre-rear seat. Even with just four passengers, it's a bit of a tight squeeze, especially in the back where there's not much leg or elbow room to speak of.

Most versions of the Peugeot 108 are insurance group 8. That's quite low compared to the average car so you can expect insurance costs for the little Peugeot to be reasonably affordable. That makes it a great choice for young and new drivers.

Yes, the Peugeot 108 makes a great first car. It's affordable to buy and sits in insurance group 8, so will be easier to get coverage for than a larger, more expensive car. Any replacement parts you need will be towards the cheaper end of the scale, and regular servicing costs will be low.

The 1.0-litre engine has just 72hp, so isn't powerful enough to get a young driver into serious trouble, and can average 50mpg when driven carefully, keeping fuel costs down.