Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.1% pass rate
from 17,963 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
    • 0.067% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0056% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0056% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Brake pads (19% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.045% fail on Pedal
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.028% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.028% fail on Lever
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0056% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0056% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0056% fail on Leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0056% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other body component (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Panel
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0056% fail on Pipe
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0056% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0056% fail on Catch
      • 0.0056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0056% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0056% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0056% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.53% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0056% fail on Linkage
    • 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.045% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0056% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0056% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0056% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.089% fail on Compression ignition (59% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.050% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0056% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0056% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0056% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
  • 0.084% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Registration plates (59% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.067% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.045% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering wheel
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