2013 Peugeot 208 · 108,753 MOT tests
2013 Peugeot 208 reliability
2013 Peugeot 208s fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 208 years (108,753 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 36.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 66,653
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 108,753
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.5% of tests fail here (325% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.5%
- Suspension6.4%
- Brakes6.2%
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.07%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.4%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.97%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.55%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.9%) · Exhaust mounting defective (8.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.92%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.7%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2013 Peugeot 208s fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 208 years (108,753 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.07% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.4% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Peugeot 208 shows 66,653 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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