The correct catalytic converter for a Peugeot 208 depends on more than the model year. Engine code, displacement, power output in kW, and the emissions standard your vehicle was built to all affect the exact specification. Two 208 hatchbacks from similar years can require different cats if they carry different engine codes or were built to different emissions standards.

The 1.2 PureTech petrol is the most common engine in the 208 hatchback range, and it has appeared in several variants across the model’s lifetime. Earlier 1.2 units differ from newer PureTech versions built to Euro 6 requirements, and the catalyst specification differs accordingly. Fitment must be confirmed against the engine code and OE part reference for your specific vehicle, not the model year alone.

The most reliable way to confirm the right part is your registration number. It pulls your vehicle’s exact spec and removes any guesswork. Enter it through our lookup or include it when you contact us and we’ll confirm the right part before anything is dispatched.

Pricing varies depending on your engine code and emissions specification. A catalytic converter for an older 208 1.2 petrol will typically sit at a different price point to one for a more recent PureTech hatchback built to Euro 6 standards, as the latter must meet stricter emissions requirements and is built to a tighter specification.

We don’t publish a fixed price list because the right number only makes sense once we’ve confirmed your vehicle. Once your registration is verified, we’ll come back with the best price we can offer on a quality part. We’re not sourcing the cheapest catalogue stock, and our pricing reflects that

A catalytic converter on a 208 can fail earlier than expected when the car has spent most of its life on short urban trips, where the exhaust may not fully reach operating temperature. Running rich due to a fuel or ignition fault can also cause premature failure, as can physical damage from road debris.

Common symptoms of a failing cat include a sulphur or eggy smell from the exhaust, reduced power at higher revs, and an engine management light, often accompanied by a catalyst efficiency fault code. A rattle from under the car, particularly noticeable when cold, can indicate that the internal substrate has started to break down, though a proper diagnostic check is always worth carrying out to confirm the cause before ordering a replacement part.

From an MOT standpoint, a degraded catalytic converter on a petrol 208 can push emissions readings beyond acceptable limits. Replacing before your MOT avoids a retest fee on top of the part cost. If you’re not certain replacement is the right call, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.

If you’re replacing your Peugeot 208 catalytic converter, the old unit may have some scrap value.

Catalytic converters contain small amounts of platinum, palladium, and rhodium, and some scrap buyers will pay based on precious metal content. The actual value depends on the specific converter type and current precious metal prices, so it’s worth getting a quote from a local scrap metal dealer or specialist cat recycler rather than simply disposing of the old part.

We don’t offer a scrap buying service ourselves, but the option is worth exploring before the old cat goes in a skip.

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We only work with suppliers whose parts we’re confident in. In practice that means we don’t use suppliers whose products show inconsistent quality or that don’t reliably meet emissions specifications. If a supplier doesn’t meet that standard, we don’t stock their parts.

Every cat we supply meets current UK and EU emissions standards and carries a minimum 12-month guarantee. For a 208 subject to MOT emissions testing, a part that performs consistently across its life matters more than one that looks good on a spec sheet but degrades quickly in use