2019 Peugeot 208 · 41,569 MOT tests
2019 Peugeot 208 reliability
2019 Peugeot 208s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 208 years (41,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 15.2%
- 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 4
- 25,218
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,569
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.5% of tests fail here (657% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Brakes1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 2.88%
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 1.78%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.01%) · Exhaust mounting defective (2.63%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2019 Peugeot 208s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 208 years (41,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (2.88% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.78% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Peugeot 208 shows 25,218 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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