Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
69.9% pass rate
from 34,576 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2013 cars)
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0029% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0029% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Belts (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0058% fail on Panel
    • 0.058% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Front passenger's door (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Other passenger's door (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Catch
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
      • 0.0058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Hose
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0087% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0058% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0087% fail on Matched pair (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (16% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (17% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (17% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.0087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0087% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Switch
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0058% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0058% fail on NOx sensor (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0058% fail on Other emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (34% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0029% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0029% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0058% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0087% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.0029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0029% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (18% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0058% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0029% fail on Operation
      • 0.0029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0029% fail on Servos
    • 0.0058% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (20% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.82% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Mounting
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.064% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (10% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Bonnet (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0058% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0087% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0087% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0029% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0087% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0029% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0029% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.014% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0058% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0058% fail on Operation
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0087% fail on Anchorages
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