2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,186 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,186 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    479 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    280 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    345 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Body & chassis8.5%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Brakes4.9%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%

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 2017 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2017 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,186 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 208?

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

Is the 2017 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).