Peugeot 108 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
15.2% of 103,216 MOT tests of the Peugeot 108 first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 102.3 (95% CI 100.7–103.9; 100 = normal for this model at that age): close to other build years of the same model at the same age (within 5 points of normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 15.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 103216 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 100.7–103.9) | 102.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 103216 |
| Rank among this model's 7 build years | 5 | of 7 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 103216 |
| Tested in 2024 | 17022 | tests | median 41,211 miles | 2024 | 17022 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 Peugeot 108 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17,710 | 10.6 | 10.1–11 | 9.7 | 108.9 |
| 4 | 16,934 | 13.5 | 13–14 | 12.3 | 109.8 |
| 5 | 17,219 | 14.7 | 14.2–15.3 | 15 | 98.4 |
| 6 | 17,200 | 16.3 | 15.8–16.9 | 16.1 | 101 |
| 7 | 17,131 | 17.7 | 17.1–18.3 | 17.5 | 101.4 |
| 8 | 17,022 | 18.8 | 18.3–19.4 | 19 | 99 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 103,216 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2016 Peugeot 108?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is tyres: 6.2 items per 100 first tests, against 6.6 across all build years of the Peugeot 108. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6,380 |
| Brakes | 6 | 6.3 | 6,183 |
| Visibility | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5,330 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4 | 4 | 4,121 |
| Suspension | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1,382 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 103,216 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 7 published build years of the Peugeot 108, 2016 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 104.1. 2017: index 95.4.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 103.7 | 101.5–105.9 | worse | 42,996 |
| 2015 | 104.1 | 102.6–105.6 | worse | 110,084 |
| 2016 | 102.3 | 100.7–103.9 | worse | 103,216 |
| 2017 | 95.4 | 93.3–97.5 | better | 63,420 |
| 2018 | 98.4 | 95.5–101.4 | no different | 33,832 |
| 2019 | 90.6 | 86.2–95.0 | better | 15,623 |
| 2020 | 95.0 | 88.8–101.2 | no different | 9,306 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 378,477 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Peugeot 108 2016 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/peugeot-108/2016/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Peugeot 108 2014 · Peugeot 108 2015 · Peugeot 108 2017 · Peugeot 108 2018 · Peugeot 108 2019 · Peugeot 108 2020 · Peugeot 108 in Norway · Peugeot 108 in the Netherlands · Peugeot 108 by postcode area · Peugeot 108 body, chassis and structure failures · Peugeot 108 brakes failures · Peugeot 108 vehicle identification failures · Peugeot 108 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Peugeot 108 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Peugeot 108 road wheels failures · Peugeot 108 seat belts and airbags failures · Peugeot 108 steering failures · Peugeot 108 suspension failures · Peugeot 108 tyres failures · Peugeot 108 visibility failures