2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

23,710 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,710 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    674 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.3%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Body & chassis6.8%
  4. Brakes5.9%
  5. Suspension5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure7.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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 2016 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2016 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,710 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).