Used Peugeot 3008 Throttle Body

It depends on the engine: petrol-engined 3008s do have a throttle body, but diesel variants (which make up a large share of 3008s on UK roads) generally do not use a conventional throttle body in the same way, as diesel engines control fuelling differently. If your 3008 is a petrol — such as the 1.2 PureTech or 1.6 THP — then yes, a throttle body is a genuine part you can source used. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your fuel type and engine code before searching.

Almost certainly not interchangeably: the first-generation 3008 ran from 2009 to 2016, and the second-generation (the current, more SUV-shaped model) launched in 2016 — these use significantly different engine families and ancillary components. The engine code is the key detail here; even if both cars are petrol, the throttle bodies are engineered to different specifications. Name the generation boundary (pre-2016 vs post-2016) when speaking to a breaker and supply your engine code so they can match the part correctly.

Yes, it can — even within the same generation, Peugeot made running changes to engines and ancillary components, and a throttle body fitted to an early example may differ from one on a later car with the same badge. Your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) is the single most reliable way to ensure a match, rather than relying on model year alone. Always confirm the donor vehicle's engine code with the breaker against your own registration before purchasing.

Trim level makes no difference to throttle body fitment on the 3008 — Active, Allure, and GT Line are all trim grades that share the same mechanical engine components when the engine code matches. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the donor car is the same generation as yours; the trim level simply determines interior and cosmetic specifications. So don't rule out a part from a lower or higher trim car — if the engine code matches, it is the right starting point, though you should still confirm with the breaker.

Both years sit within the first-generation 3008 (2009–2016), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match — but mid-production ancillary changes can occur without a formal facelift, so this is not guaranteed. Supply both registration numbers to the breaker and ask them to cross-reference the engine codes and part numbers before agreeing a sale. Never assume compatibility on year alone, even within a generation.

On modern Peugeot petrol engines, the throttle body may require a reset or relearn procedure via diagnostic equipment after fitting, and in some cases there may be ECU considerations — this is something you should confirm with your fitting garage and raise with the breaker before purchase. This is not something Findapart or the breaker can guarantee in advance, as it depends on your specific vehicle's electronics. Factor in the potential cost of a diagnostic reset when budgeting for the repair.