2017 Peugeot 208 · 56,213 MOT tests
2017 Peugeot 208 reliability
2017 Peugeot 208s fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 208 years (56,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 22.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,145
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,213
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.5% of tests fail here (622% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Brakes3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.26%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.26%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.2%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1.33%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.19%
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 (13.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.25%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.24%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.31%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2017 Peugeot 208s fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 208 years (56,213 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.26% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (3.26% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Peugeot 208 shows 38,145 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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