Used Peugeot 5008 Drive Shaft

The Peugeot 5008 runs across two generations: the first generation (Mk1) covered 2009 to 2017, and the second generation (Mk2) launched in 2017 and continues beyond that. Drive shafts are mechanically specific to their generation, so a Mk1 shaft will not cross over to a Mk2. Within each generation, fitment narrows further by engine code and gearbox type, so always check those details before buying.

Both 2013 and 2016 sit within the first-generation Mk1 (2009–2017), so they share the same broad platform. However, the engine code is the most important detail here — a shaft from an identical engine code and gearbox type has a good chance of fitting, but mid-production ancillary or mounting changes within the Mk1 run mean you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing.

This question spans the generation boundary: 2016 is a late Mk1, while 2018 is an early Mk2 (from 2017 onwards), and the two generations use different platforms and driveline setups. A shaft from either side of that 2017 boundary is very unlikely to interchange, regardless of engine size. Confirm with the breaker against both registrations to be certain.

Trim level does not affect drive shaft fitment on the 5008 — Active, Allure, and GT are equipment and cosmetic grades, not mechanical variants. What matters is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and gearbox type (manual or automatic), all of which you can find on your V5 or via a VIN check. You may find cosmetic differences on a donor vehicle such as different interior trim or wheel finish, but those have no bearing on whether the shaft fits.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) drive shafts are different parts and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify which side you need alongside your engine code and gearbox type. Getting the side wrong is the most straightforward way to receive the wrong part.

Engine size alone is not reliable enough — for example, different 1.6-litre or 2.0-litre units can have different internal configurations, shaft spline counts, or ABS ring setups that affect whether a shaft physically fits or functions correctly. The engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN decoder) is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker when sourcing a used drive shaft. Quoting the code alongside the gearbox type and the side required will give you the best chance of being matched with the correct part.