Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Peugeot 208 (2015–2021) Reliability

The Peugeot 208 (2015–2021) scores 65/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA data. Estimated used prices span €2,400–€8,000.

Composite Score
65
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · latest 2025
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2021
Est. used price€2,400–€8,000
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue3
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
9.5/1000 breakdowns
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63
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=233630
233,630 UK MOT tests · overall 25.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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67
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2020 · 2023 report · n=169613
169,613 UK MOT tests · overall 22.4% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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67
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 233,630 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
61
13.5% fail vs 10.9% fleet
22,675 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
65
21.5% fail vs 19.2% fleet
112,152 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
70
32.3% fail vs 32.1% fleet
98,803 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Registration plate lamp(s)
30,757
32.2%
#2
Joints
21,271
22.3%
#3
Catalyst emissions
18,400
19.3%
#4
Condition
13,852
14.5%
#5
Exhaust system
11,182
11.7%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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