2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,926 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,926 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    208 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    146 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    99 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    130 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.0%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Suspension4.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2014 Peugeot 108?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2014 Peugeot 108 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,926 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 108?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 108 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).