Peugeot 208

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 310,524 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

310,524

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 was MOT tested 310,524 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2012 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 204 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Peugeot 208s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1500cc)

£1,220

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,825

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 208?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-1% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Peugeot 208 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	82%	44	11,738 mi
2021	92%	204	21,489 mi
2020	84%	578	14,506 mi
2019	88%	26,376	32,611 mi
2018	85%	24,627	40,381 mi
2017	83%	29,363	48,647 mi
2016	83%	43,727	55,534 mi
2015	81%	47,270	61,727 mi
2014	78%	51,874	67,818 mi
2013	75%	60,179	75,298 mi
2012	74%	26,282	79,660 mi

Questions about the Peugeot 208

Is the Peugeot 208 reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2012 to 2022), the Peugeot 208 averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 310,524 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Peugeot 208 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Peugeot 208 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 74%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.