Cheap Peugeot 408 Starter Motor

Yes, all Peugeot 408 variants fitted with a conventional internal combustion engine have a starter motor — this includes the petrol and diesel versions sold in the UK. The only exception would be any fully electric variant, which uses an electric drive motor instead and has no starter motor; however, fully electric versions of the 408 were not offered in the UK market during the main sales period. Hybrid variants retain a starter motor (or a combined starter-generator) alongside the electric system, so if you have a standard petrol or diesel 408 you will definitely need this part.

The engine code is the single most important detail — more so than the year or the badge on the car — because Peugeot fits different starter motors to different engines even within the same model year. You can find the engine code on your V5C registration document or by running a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker will cut out most of the guesswork. Fuel type (petrol or diesel) and gearbox type (manual or automatic) are also worth mentioning, as these can affect the starter motor specification.

The first-generation 408 (built from around 2010 and sold in markets including the UK) and the second-generation 408 (launched in 2023 on an entirely new platform) are based on different underpinnings and use different engine families, so a starter motor from one generation is very unlikely to fit the other. You should treat these as separate vehicles when sourcing parts and always quote your engine code to the breaker. Never assume cross-generation compatibility without the breaker confirming it against your specific registration.

Trim level alone does not affect starter motor fitment on the Peugeot 408 — Allure, GT, and any other trim designation are cosmetic and equipment-level differences rather than mechanical ones. What matters is whether both cars share the same engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type; if they do, the starter motor should be the same unit. Always confirm the engine code matches before buying, and let the breaker cross-reference against your registration to be sure.

Both years fall within the first-generation 408, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match, but Peugeot can make ancillary and mounting changes mid-production that are not always tied to a obvious model-year boundary. Supply your engine code and registration to the breaker and ask them to confirm the part number before you buy, as this is the only reliable way to verify the swap will work.

On most applications a starter motor is a straightforward mechanical and electrical swap with no coding required, but whether your specific 408 has any immobiliser or ECU interaction with the starter circuit is something you should confirm with the breaker or your fitting garage before purchasing. This is particularly worth checking on newer or hybrid variants where the engine management system is more complex. A good breaker will be able to advise based on your registration, and a competent auto-electrician can confirm before the job is started.