2018 Peugeot 208 MOT pass rate: 83.4% (44,991 tests)
Is the 2018 208 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.3% -0.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 82.6% -3.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 80.3% -4.5 vs same-age |
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 2018 208
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4,370 | 28.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3,345 | 22.1% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 2,459 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Brakes | 1,916 | 12.7% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 962 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Suspension | 941 | 6.2% |
All 208 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 41,841 | 66.9% | -4.4 pts | 76,049 |
| 2013 | 96,222 | 68.8% | -4.6 pts | 70,755 |
| 2014 | 84,745 | 72.0% | -3.8 pts | 63,180 |
| 2015 | 80,911 | 77.7% | -1.1 pts | 56,886 |
| 2016 | 76,001 | 79.4% | -2.0 pts | 50,994 |
| 2017 | 51,941 | 80.6% | -3.4 pts | 43,807 |
| 2018 (this page) | 44,991 | 83.4% | -2.9 pts | 35,916 |
| 2019 | 50,211 | 87.5% | -0.9 pts | 28,341 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Peugeot 208 reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 83.4% of their MOT tests (44,991 tests, 2023–2025), -2.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 35,916 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 208?
The median tested example shows 35,916 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.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 208?
In this cohort petrols pass 83.7% of tests against 80.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
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 OGL v3.0.