2016 Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate: 85.2% (50,464 tests)
Is the 2016 108 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.6% +3.4 vs same-age |
86.6% visual scale |
| 2024 | 85.1% +3.9 vs same-age |
85.1% visual scale |
| 2025 | 84.1% +4.5 vs same-age |
84.1% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 108
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4,430 | 30.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 3,839 | 26.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,551 | 10.7% |
| 4 | Visibility | 1,321 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Suspension | 1,315 | 9.1% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,200 | 8.3% |
All 108 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21,067 | 80.6% | +4.7 pts | 49,350 |
| 2015 | 54,006 | 82.7% | +3.9 pts | 45,948 |
| 2016 (this page) | 50,464 | 85.2% | +3.9 pts | 40,944 |
| 2017 | 35,807 | 87.3% | +3.3 pts | 34,343 |
| 2018 | 24,630 | 88.2% | +1.8 pts | 27,086 |
| 2019 | 15,193 | 90.8% | +2.4 pts | 20,444 |
| 2020 | 13,711 | 91.9% | +2.0 pts | 16,968 |
| 2021 | 8,025 | 93.0% | +2.6 pts | 15,525 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Peugeot 108 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Peugeot 108 reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 85.2% of their MOT tests (50,464 tests, 2023–2025), +3.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 40,944 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 108?
The median tested example shows 40,944 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.