Cheap Peugeot 508 Starter Motor

The Peugeot 508 ran as a single generation from 2011 to 2018, with a facelift arriving in 2014, so a 2012 and a 2015 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. The starter motor is primarily matched to the engine code rather than the model year, so if both cars share the same engine code the unit is likely compatible, but whether Peugeot made any ancillary or mounting changes around the 2014 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The Mk1 508 ran from 2011 to 2018 and the Mk2 launched in 2019, making these entirely different generations with different engine families, so a starter motor from a Mk1 is very unlikely to be a straight swap for a Mk2. Always supply your engine code to the breaker, as this is the single most reliable way to confirm whether a unit will match your car.

Trim level has no bearing on starter motor fitment; the Active, Allure, and GT are mechanically identical in this respect when they share the same engine. What matters is the engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check, so supply that to your breaker rather than the trim name.

Yes, diesel and petrol engines have different starter motor requirements, and in practice the two fuel types use different engine families entirely on the 508, so the parts are not interchangeable. Give the breaker your exact engine code — for example one of the 2.0 BlueHDi or 1.6 BlueHDi units for diesel, or a 1.6 THP or 2.0 THP for petrol — and they can source the correct unit for your car.

The 508 PSE and other plug-in hybrid variants use electric motor-based starting systems integrated with the hybrid drivetrain rather than a conventional standalone starter motor, so you may not need a traditional starter motor at all. If you are working on a hybrid 508, confirm with a breaker or specialist exactly what starting component your specific drivetrain uses before ordering any parts.

Gearbox type can influence starter motor specification, particularly around ring gear tooth count and mounting, so an automatic and a manual 508 with the same engine code do not necessarily share the same unit. Give your breaker both your engine code and your gearbox type so they can verify the correct match for your car.