2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

25,533 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,533 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    825 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure2.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  3. Suspension7.7%
  4. Brakes7.4%
  5. Body & chassis7.1%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2015 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2015 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,533 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).