Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Peugeot 208 passed 72.3% of its first MOT tests, from 181,888 tests in Great Britain. That is 0.9 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Peugeot 208 MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 11.3% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 11.3% vs 11.3%
- Body, chassis, structure 7.6% vs 3.4%
- Tyres 5.5% vs 6.3%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 5.3% vs 3.1%
- Brakes 4.4% vs 6.8%
- Suspension 4.2% vs 8.9%
- Visibility 2.8% vs 4.8%
- Steering 0.7% vs 1.8%
- Joints 4.4% vs 1.4%
- Headlamp 3.6% vs 2.2%
- Exhaust system 3.4% vs 1.1%
- Registration plate lamp(s) 3.4% vs 1.3%
- Catalyst emissions 3.2% vs 0.9%
- Tyres: condition 3.1% vs 3.7%
- Headlamp aim 2.4% vs 3.3%
- Tread depth 2.3% vs 2.6%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 4.3% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 3.2% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2.9% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.2% |
| Exhaust system: System insecure | 2.1% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 2.0% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 1.5% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: Inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 1.5% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 1.3% |
| Exhaust system: Has a major leak of exhaust gases | 1.2% |
Peugeot 208 pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 84.8% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 62.7% for those aged 10 to 14 years. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 84.8% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 72.9% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 62.7% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 143,748 | 73.8% |
| Diesel | 37,928 | 66.5% |
Most common Peugeot 208 advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 16.0%
- Brake discs 15.5%
- Tyres: condition 14.0%
- Exhaust system 10.8%
- Pins and bushes 6.8%
- Brake pads 5.1%
- Vehicle 4.9%
- Engine oil leaks 2.5%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Peugeot models
- Peugeot 207 (50.7%)
- Peugeot Partner (62.2%)
- Peugeot 308 (65.2%)
- Peugeot 3008 (70.8%)
- Peugeot 107 (64.3%)
- Peugeot 2008 (73.4%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 208?
In 2023, 72.3% of Peugeot 208 MOT tests were passed first time, from 181,888 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 208?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 11.3% of tests to fail. Next came body, chassis, structure (7.6%) and tyres (5.5%).
Is the Peugeot 208 reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 72.3% is 0.9 points above the average and ranks 46 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Peugeot 208's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.