2020 Peugeot 208 · 23,046 MOT tests
2020 Peugeot 208 reliability
2020 Peugeot 208s fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 208 years (23,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,408
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,046
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2% of tests fail here (197% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.1%
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes2.5%
- Suspension2%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
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 0.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 0.59%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (3.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.76%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.23%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 208 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2020 Peugeot 208s fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 208 years (23,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.26% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Peugeot 208 shows 23,408 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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