2008 Peugeot 206 · 4,553 MOT tests
2008 Peugeot 206 reliability
2008 Peugeot 206s fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 206 years (4,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 72,564
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.2% of tests fail here (149% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 206
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.1%
- Suspension19.2%
- Body, chassis and structure14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Brakes8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Tyres7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.32%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.93%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.87%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.34%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.63%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (15.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.63%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 206 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Peugeot 206 reliable?
2008 Peugeot 206s fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 206 years (4,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 206 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.27% of tests), position lamp not working (5.32% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Peugeot 206 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Peugeot 206 shows 72,564 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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