Peugeot 208
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 11 years from 310,524 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
310,524
Best Year
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
11
About the Peugeot 208
The Peugeot 208 has been tested 310,524 times in 2026 MOT data across 11 model years (2012 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 204 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer PEUGEOT 208s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 79,660 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 11,738 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 208 by Year
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