2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,421 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    459 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    319 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    227 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    224 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.0%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Lights & electrics5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Suspension2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.2%

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 structure17.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 Peugeot 108?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2016 Peugeot 108 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,421 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Peugeot 108?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Peugeot 108 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).