Peugeot 208 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
19.2% of 156,546 MOT tests of the Peugeot 208 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 95.9 (95% CI 94.8–97.0; 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 | 19.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 156546 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 94.8–97.0) | 95.9 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 156546 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 2 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 156546 |
| Tested in 2024 | 25702 | tests | median 51,294 miles | 2024 | 25702 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 Peugeot 208 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 | 26,801 | 11 | 10.6–11.4 | 10.8 | 101.3 |
| 4 | 25,836 | 14.4 | 13.9–14.8 | 14.6 | 98.4 |
| 5 | 26,059 | 17.3 | 16.9–17.8 | 18.8 | 92.1 |
| 6 | 26,225 | 21.2 | 20.7–21.7 | 22.3 | 95.2 |
| 7 | 25,923 | 24.1 | 23.6–24.6 | 25.8 | 93.4 |
| 8 | 25,702 | 27.3 | 26.8–27.9 | 28 | 97.8 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 156,546 (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 208?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 12.1 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 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.1 | 14.4 | 18,870 |
| Tyres | 7.1 | 6.9 | 11,087 |
| Brakes | 4.6 | 5.7 | 7,252 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.8 | 8.1 | 5,938 |
| Suspension | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4,509 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 156,546 (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 9 published build years of the Peugeot 208, 2016 ranks 2 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 96.2. 2017: index 97.7.
| 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 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-208/2016/
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 208 2012 · Peugeot 208 2013 · Peugeot 208 2014 · Peugeot 208 2015 · 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