Used Peugeot 5008 Radiator

Both years fall within the first-generation 5008 (2009–2017), so there is a reasonable chance the radiator will interchange, but the most important thing to confirm is that the engine codes match – a radiator matched by engine code is far more reliable than one matched by year alone. Supply your engine code (found on your V5C or a VIN check) when you request quotes, as breakers will use it to cross-reference their stock. Never assume fitment is guaranteed without that check.

The second-generation 5008 launched in 2017 on an entirely new platform, so a radiator from the first generation (2009–2017) is very unlikely to fit a second-generation car (2017-onwards) and the two should be treated as separate vehicles when sourcing parts. Always quote the generation or year alongside your engine code when contacting a breaker. Do not assume any crossover without the breaker confirming against your specific registration.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment – Active, Allure, and GT Line are specification packages covering interior and cosmetic features, not the cooling system. What actually determines fitment is your engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and whether the car has an automatic or manual gearbox. You may find cosmetic differences in the engine bay (brackets, shrouding) depending on the donor car's spec, so confirm exact ancillary details with the breaker against your registration.

The first-generation 5008 received a facelift around 2013, meaning both a 2016 car and a car from the 2013-onwards facelift period sit within the same updated generation. Whether a specific radiator crosses that boundary cleanly depends on your engine code, and there can be mid-production mounting or ancillary changes that are not always documented, so confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration rather than relying on year alone.

Engine code matters more than year for a radiator because different engines fitted to the same model in the same year can require different cooling capacities, different inlet and outlet positions, or different mounting points. The engine code is printed on your V5C logbook or can be retrieved via a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do to get an accurate match. Matching by year alone risks ordering a part that will not connect to your hoses or fit the mounting brackets.

Petrol and diesel engines typically have different cooling requirements, so their radiators are often not interchangeable even when the cars are the same age and generation. Always specify your fuel type and engine code when requesting a quote from a breaker, as these details are more reliable identifiers than the model year on its own. A good breaker will cross-reference both the engine code and fuel type before confirming they have a suitable unit for your car.