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Peugeot 208 - 2023

14.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Peugeot 208, model year 2023. Sample size: 220 cars, 249 tests and 35 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 220 cars

The 2023 Peugeot 208 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with just 14 defects per 100 vehicles compared to an average of 36. Notably, the 208 excels in several categories, including brakes and steering, where it has no reported defects, while the average rates are 8% and 0.3%, respectively. Additionally, it performs better in lights and electrics, as well as wheels, suspensions, and axles, with significantly fewer issues than the average. However, it does face challenges with equipment defects, which are notably higher than average. Overall, this model demonstrates strong reliability, particularly in critical safety areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 220 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 10.3% worse
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.6% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 68.6% better
14.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 20.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 207.7% worse
4.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
Other
▲ 27.3% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
  • Any part of the noise suppression system: insecure

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A seat belt:
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A seat belt:
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1