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PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 32 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests (2024)

32

Avg Mileage

18,285 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 3 years old, 84% of PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/Ss from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 32 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 18,285 miles.

How does the 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars3187th out of 3,373(top 94%)
Rank among all PEUGEOT models409th out of 726(top 56%)
vs national average+2% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-8% (92% avg)
vs PEUGEOT average+1% (83% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S has 18,285 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202184%3218,285 mi
202089%2,69926,865 mi

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About the 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S

The 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 32 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 94% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 18,285 miles at 3 years old, PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S Fuel Costs

The modest 1200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 84% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 32 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2021 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE PURETECH S/S

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: