2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

30,940 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 30,940 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    1,322 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks18.6%
  3. Body & chassis13.9%
  4. Brakes10.3%
  5. Suspension9.4%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 60.6% of 2013 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 30,940 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).