Second Hand Peugeot 5008 Fuel Tank

The first-generation Peugeot 5008 ran from 2009 to 2017, so both years sit within the same generation, which is a good start. That said, fuel tanks can be affected by engine code and fuel type, so confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle shares your exact engine code and whether it is petrol or diesel before buying. Never assume fitment without that check.

The second-generation Peugeot 5008 launched in 2017 on a completely different platform to the 2009-2017 first generation, so a direct swap across that boundary is very unlikely. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration, as platform changes almost always mean different tank shapes, mountings, and sender unit positions. Do not assume compatibility across generations.

Yes, fuel type is one of the most important factors for a fuel tank - petrol and diesel tanks can differ in filler neck design, sender unit fitment, and evaporative emissions equipment. Always tell the breaker your fuel type and engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check, as this is the single most reliable way to match the correct tank. A breaker can then cross-reference their stock against your exact specification.

Trim level does not affect fuel tank fitment on the Peugeot 5008 - Active, Allure, and GT are all cosmetic and equipment grades rather than mechanical variants. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and the year within the correct generation, not the badge on the tailgate. You may find minor cosmetic differences on breaker-sourced tanks such as marks or brackets, but the core tank should be compatible across trims sharing the same engine.

The most reliable approach is to find your engine code, which appears on your V5C logbook or can be obtained from a VIN check, then give that code along with your fuel type and model year to the breaker when requesting a quote. The engine code tells a breaker far more than the year or trim level alone, as mechanical specifications including fuel system components follow the engine rather than the badge. A good breaker will confirm fitment against your registration before supplying the part.

The first-generation 5008 received a facelift in 2013, and while the core platform remained the same through to 2017, ancillary and mounting details on components like fuel tanks can change mid-production. Because of this, whether a pre-2013 tank crosses cleanly to a post-2013 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Giving the breaker your engine code and registration number is the safest way to get a reliable answer.