Peugeot 208
Registered from 2011 to 2026.
About this model
The Peugeot 208 is a supermini car produced by the French automaker Peugeot. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 and positioned below the larger 308, the 208 replaced the 207 in 2012, and the second generation model was introduced in 2019.
From the Wikipedia article Peugeot 208, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 1.2 petrol. 3,073 of 21,293 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 39% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 36% | 1,118 |
| Lights and electrics | 31% | 944 |
| Body and structure | 23% | 709 |
| Brakes | 18% | 550 |
| Suspension | 17% | 527 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 11% | 335 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Where it stands out against its peers
- Body and structure: failed more often than 92% of 2016 cars — 23% of its 3,073 failed tests, where an ordinary 2016 car has 5%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 36% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 18% of its failures
- Suspension — 17% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 11% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lights and electrics — 31% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Body and structure — 23% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 27% of its inspections, against the 19% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 6% | 1,604 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 10% | 7,557 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 13% | 7,927 | |
| 60–80k miles | 19% | 16% | 3,236 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 18% | 767 | |
| 100–120k miles | 27% | 19% | 169 |
21,260 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.2 petrol · 74 hp · 1055 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 104 hp · 1176 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.2 petrol · 1208 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 1165 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.2 petrol · 1165 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.2 petrol · 82 hp · 1054 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 88 hp · 1132 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 89 hp · 1103 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 81 hp · 1077 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.2 petrol · 80 hp · 1140 kg · 2538 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.2 petrol · 80 hp · 1123 kg · 2539 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/00055/22
Improperly tightened rear axle components can result in the loss or damage of several parts (rod for the wheel and the chassis, brake caliper, rear axle fixing, ABS sensor, brake housing, brake housing support). This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A11/00077/23
The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient and this can cause it to break, which in turn can lead to reduced braking assistance, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00016/19
The rear-axle fixing screws may be defective and could break.This may result in loss of the rear axle while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00046/22
Computer software used in after-sales operations between October 2020 and January 2021 was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00418/22
Improper rings used for rocker panel protectors can cause them to come loose and fall on the road, posing a risk to traffic.Contact may occur between the vacuum hose and the surrounding parts. This may result in loss of the braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident.The bonnet locking screws are insufficiently tightened. As a result, the bonnet could become detached while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00532/22
The fastenings on the rear axle are tightened with incorrect torques. This may lead to loosening of connections, deterioration in braking performance, loss of control over the vehicle and even to a loss of a wheel, thereby endangering the surrounding traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00570/22
The open circuit detecting system on the high voltage circuit may be over-sensitive and could unnecessarily cut off the electric current. As a result, the vehicle may lose power during driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, it could be impossible to restart or move the vehicle for several minutes. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00807/24
The rear axle may not be properly welded, which could result in cracks being formed over time. Consequently, the rear axle could break and cause reduced steerability, increasing the risk of and accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
28 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.