2016 Peugeot 208 · 82,475 MOT tests
2016 Peugeot 208 reliability
2016 Peugeot 208s fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 208 years (82,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 24.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 45,448
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 82,475
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.1% of tests fail here (345% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Tyres6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
- Brakes3.7%
- Suspension3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.17%
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 2.79%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.45%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1.48%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.97%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.03%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.64%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2016 Peugeot 208s fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 208 years (82,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.17% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.79% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Peugeot 208 shows 45,448 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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