2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,550 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,550 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    210 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    104 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    97 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    68 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Peugeot 208?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2021 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,550 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

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