Peugeot 208 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.0% pass rate
from 28,335 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 208 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0035% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (52% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Horn
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0035% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0035% fail on Switch
    • 0.0035% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Belts
    • 0.078% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Panel
      • 0.0035% fail on Body condition
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0071% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0071% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0035% fail on Catch
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0035% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (7.8% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0035% fail on Cable
        • 0.0035% fail on Lever
        • 0.0035% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0071% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.078% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0035% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0035% fail on Servos
    • 0.0035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-roll bar (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0035% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0035% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0035% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0035% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0035% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0071% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks (92% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0071% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0071% fail on Undertray
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (14% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0071% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0035% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0071% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0035% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0071% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0035% fail on Steering column
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.0035% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0035% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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