2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate and common faults

26,952 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,952 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    1,000 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure2.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks14.7%
  3. Body & chassis10.5%
  4. Brakes9.2%
  5. Suspension8.5%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 208?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2014 Peugeot 208 cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,952 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 208?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 208 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).