2014 Peugeot 208 · 93,918 MOT tests
2014 Peugeot 208 reliability
2014 Peugeot 208s fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 208 years (93,918 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 32.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 58,668
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 93,918
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.8% of tests fail here (319% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Suspension5.7%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.61%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.94%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.77%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Stop lamp not working 2.74%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 2.63%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.54%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.31%) · Exhaust mounting defective (9.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.19%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2014 Peugeot 208s fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 208 years (93,918 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.61% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.94% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Peugeot 208 shows 58,668 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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