2021 Peugeot 208 · 5,591 MOT tests
2021 Peugeot 208 reliability
2021 Peugeot 208s fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 208 years (5,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 208s: 27.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,584
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.2% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Peugeot 208
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
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 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.47%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.92%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.63%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2021 Peugeot 208s fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 208 years (5,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Peugeot 208 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Peugeot 208 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Peugeot 208 shows 22,584 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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