2015 Peugeot 208 · 88,785 MOT tests
2015 Peugeot 208 reliability
2015 Peugeot 208s fail 27% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 208 years (88,785 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 27%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 51,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 88,785
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.9% of tests fail here (272% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.9%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Suspension4.7%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.6%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 2.35%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 1.63%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.22%) · Exhaust mounting defective (9.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.66%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2015 Peugeot 208s fail 27% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 208 years (88,785 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.29% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.6% of tests), exhaust system insecurely mounted (2.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Peugeot 208 shows 51,907 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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