Peugeot 208 2014: MOT failure rate for its age
27.8% of 177,475 MOT tests of the Peugeot 208 first registered in 2014 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.4 (95% CI 100.5–102.3; 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 | 27.8 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 177475 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 100.5–102.3) | 101.4 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 177475 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 6 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 177475 |
| Tested in 2024 | 28620 | tests | median 63,401 miles | 2024 | 28620 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2014 Peugeot 208 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 30,704 | 19.8 | 19.4–20.3 | 20.5 | 96.9 |
| 6 | 29,457 | 23.7 | 23.3–24.2 | 23.2 | 102.3 |
| 7 | 29,612 | 25.9 | 25.5–26.5 | 26.5 | 97.9 |
| 8 | 29,751 | 29.3 | 28.8–29.8 | 28 | 104.6 |
| 9 | 29,331 | 33 | 32.4–33.5 | 31.8 | 103.7 |
| 10 | 28,620 | 35.6 | 35.1–36.2 | 35.1 | 101.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 177,475 (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 2014 Peugeot 208?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2014 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 16.9 items per 100 first tests, against 14.4 across all build years of the Peugeot 208. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10.
| Failure group | Built 2014, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.9 | 14.4 | 29,984 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.1 | 8.1 | 16,236 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8 | 5.4 | 13,845 |
| Tyres | 7.1 | 6.9 | 12,569 |
| Brakes | 6.7 | 5.7 | 11,920 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 177,475 (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 2014 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Peugeot 208, 2014 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2013: index 103.9. 2015: index 96.2.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 106.3 | 105.1–107.5 | worse | 90,361 |
| 2013 | 103.9 | 103.1–104.7 | worse | 205,580 |
| 2014 | 101.4 | 100.5–102.3 | worse | 177,475 |
| 2015 | 96.2 | 95.2–97.2 | better | 168,164 |
| 2016 | 95.9 | 94.8–97.0 | better | 156,546 |
| 2017 | 97.7 | 96.2–99.2 | better | 92,575 |
| 2018 | 98.1 | 96.2–100.1 | no different | 61,490 |
| 2019 | 95.3 | 93.1–97.6 | better | 51,376 |
| 2020 | 127.1 | 123.1–131.0 | worse | 26,469 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,030,036 (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 208 2014 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-208/2014/
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 208 2012 · Peugeot 208 2013 · Peugeot 208 2015 · Peugeot 208 2016 · Peugeot 208 2017 · Peugeot 208 2018 · Peugeot 208 2019 · Peugeot 208 2020 · Peugeot 208 in Norway · Peugeot 208 in Finland · Peugeot 208 in the Netherlands · Peugeot 208 by postcode area · Peugeot 208 body, chassis and structure failures · Peugeot 208 brakes failures · Peugeot 208 vehicle identification failures · Peugeot 208 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Peugeot 208 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Peugeot 208 road wheels failures · Peugeot 208 seat belts and airbags failures · Peugeot 208 steering failures · Peugeot 208 suspension failures · Peugeot 208 tyres failures · Peugeot 208 visibility failures