Car statistics
Peugeot car statistics
How many Peugeot cars are on the road in Great Britain, every Peugeot model, its share of new cars over time and which fuels they use, how they do at the MOT and their safety recalls. Built from DVLA licensing records and DVSA MOT results.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,230,416 −0.7% on a year earlier
- Rank among makes No. 10 3.7% of licensed cars
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 66.9% Cars of the same ages 72.1%
- New registrations in 2025 80,295 4.0% of all new cars
- Most common fuel Petrol 58.5% of those licensed
- Safety recalls since 1992 345 naming 28 Peugeot models
How many Peugeot cars are on the road?
There were 1,230,416 Peugeot cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 176,474 declared off the road (SORN). That is 3.7% of all licensed cars, or about 1 in 27, making Peugeot the No. 10 make on the road. That is 38.7% fewer than the peak of 2.01 million in 2005. Hybrid makes up 4.6% of licensed Peugeot cars, against 9.0% of all cars.
Peugeot cars licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 2.01 million in 2005.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,064,059 |
| 1995 | 1,158,891 |
| 1996 | 1,274,982 |
| 1997 | 1,388,020 |
| 1998 | 1,507,706 |
| 1999 | 1,628,087 |
| 2000 | 1,723,626 |
| 2001 | 1,821,232 |
| 2002 | 1,911,133 |
| 2003 | 1,951,228 |
| 2004 | 1,999,518 |
| 2005 | 2,006,906 |
| 2006 | 1,980,781 |
| 2007 | 1,976,247 |
| 2008 | 1,957,153 |
| 2009 | 1,915,401 |
| 2010 | 1,886,348 |
| 2011 | 1,845,762 |
| 2012 | 1,805,959 |
| 2013 | 1,764,222 |
| 2014 | 1,697,942 |
| 2015 | 1,640,933 |
| 2016 | 1,586,912 |
| 2017 | 1,508,960 |
| 2018 | 1,442,746 |
| 2019 | 1,396,276 |
| 2020 | 1,340,408 |
| 2021 | 1,301,392 |
| 2022 | 1,276,028 |
| 2023 | 1,255,771 |
| 2024 | 1,234,552 |
| 2025 | 1,231,868 |
| 2026 | 1,230,416 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Peugeot cars
All cars in Great Britain
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Peugeot models
36 Peugeot models have a page of their own. The most common is the Peugeot 208, with 254,241 licensed: 20.7% of all Peugeot cars on the road. Over the last year the 2008 added the most cars on the road (+19,813, +10.9%) and the 207 lost the most (−21,462, −18.8%). The totals above also count models too small for a page of their own.
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Main fuel | MOT pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | Petrol | 70.4% |
| 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | Petrol | 74.0% |
| 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | Diesel | 71.2% |
| 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | Diesel | 64.3% |
| 107 | 97,539 | −6.8% | 6,007 | Petrol | 61.2% |
| 207 | 92,696 | −18.8% | 16,805 | Petrol | 50.2% |
| 108 | 73,528 | −0.6% | 1,039 | Petrol | 81.2% |
| 5008 | 51,280 | +14.0% | 1,764 | Diesel | 71.4% |
| 206 | 26,481 | −24.1% | 36,206 | Petrol | 53.9% |
| Partner | 18,555 | −6.7% | 2,721 | Diesel | – |
| Rifter | 18,051 | +21.0% | 168 | Diesel | 80.7% |
| 508 | 16,817 | −7.4% | 1,495 | Diesel | 71.2% |
| 307 | 16,416 | −26.9% | 20,290 | Petrol | 49.4% |
| RCZ | 9,072 | −6.5% | 1,203 | Petrol | 63.2% |
| Horizon | 7,593 | −2.1% | 425 | Diesel | 69.1% |
| 408 | 6,065 | +14.2% | 159 | Petrol | – |
| 407 | 5,168 | −25.2% | 5,585 | Diesel | 52.9% |
| E-5008 | 5,149 | +321.7% | 47 | Electric | – |
| Traveller | 3,707 | +7.4% | 63 | Diesel | 76.4% |
| 106 | 3,293 | −15.6% | 13,705 | Petrol | 57.4% |
| Expert | 2,920 | −11.6% | 845 | Diesel | – |
| 306 | 2,542 | −16.9% | 13,954 | Petrol | 61.0% |
| Boxer | 2,158 | +12.2% | 97 | Diesel | – |
| 205 | 2,030 | −3.9% | 11,895 | Petrol | 71.0% |
| 406 | 1,947 | −19.6% | 8,571 | Diesel | 58.3% |
| Bipper | 1,786 | −8.2% | 184 | Diesel | – |
| Independence | 1,589 | −2.8% | 119 | Diesel | 62.1% |
| 1007 | 1,202 | −22.9% | 654 | Petrol | 58.4% |
| 4007 | 875 | −20.7% | 278 | Diesel | 55.5% |
| 807 | 532 | −25.7% | 1,025 | Diesel | – |
| Allied | 289 | +32.6% | 6 | Diesel | – |
| iOn | 277 | −12.9% | 56 | Electric | – |
| Premier | 275 | −13.5% | 99 | Diesel | – |
| 309 | 207 | −11.5% | 1,323 | Petrol | – |
| 405 | 188 | −10.5% | 2,440 | Diesel | – |
| 607 | 108 | −27.5% | 507 | Diesel | – |
MOT pass rates are first-time passes of cars aged three and over in 2025. A dash means too few tests, or a model DVSA’s records do not separate from vans.
New Peugeot cars registered each year
Registrations of new Peugeot cars in Great Britain peaked at 212,858 in 2002. In 2025, 80,295 were registered for the first time: 4.0% of all new cars, against 8.0% in 2001, Peugeot’s best year for share of new cars.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 207,186 |
| ’02 | 212,858 |
| ’03 | 185,965 |
| ’04 | 166,429 |
| ’05 | 141,713 |
| ’06 | 140,785 |
| ’07 | 142,893 |
| ’08 | 115,999 |
| ’09 | 100,660 |
| ’10 | 106,376 |
| ’11 | 92,194 |
| ’12 | 96,874 |
| ’13 | 101,877 |
| ’14 | 99,738 |
| ’15 | 101,109 |
| ’16 | 95,576 |
| ’17 | 80,475 |
| ’18 | 79,319 |
| ’19 | 79,411 |
| ’20 | 55,514 |
| ’21 | 59,130 |
| ’22 | 50,605 |
| ’23 | 60,334 |
| ’24 | 66,793 |
| ’25 | 80,295 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Share of all new cars
Peugeot’s first registrations as a share of every car registered for the first time in Great Britain that year.
| Year | Share of new cars |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 8.0% |
| 2002 | 7.9% |
| 2003 | 7.0% |
| 2004 | 6.4% |
| 2005 | 5.8% |
| 2006 | 6.0% |
| 2007 | 6.0% |
| 2008 | 5.5% |
| 2009 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 4.8% |
| 2013 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 3.4% |
| 2021 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 4.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Peugeot MOT reliability
In 2025, 66.9% of MOT tests of Peugeot cars were passed first time, from 1,100,045 tests. Cars of the same ages pass 72.1% of the time, so Peugeot does worse than average for the age of its cars, by 5.2 points. That ranks Peugeot No. 44 of the 50 makes with enough tests to compare. 7.8% of Peugeot tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Among Peugeot models with enough tests, the 205 does best for its age (+10.0 points against cars of the same ages) and the 207 does worst (−10.2 points). Average age at test for Peugeot cars: 10.8 years.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Same ages | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 3,268 | 71.0% | 61.0% | +10.0 pts |
| 108 | 77,108 | 81.2% | 77.5% | +3.7 pts |
| 306 | 3,419 | 61.0% | 61.0% | 0.0 pts |
| 1007 | 1,536 | 58.4% | 58.7% | −0.3 pts |
| 107 | 107,109 | 61.2% | 61.8% | −0.6 pts |
| 508 | 17,969 | 71.2% | 73.8% | −2.6 pts |
| RCZ | 10,309 | 63.2% | 65.9% | −2.7 pts |
| 406 | 2,421 | 58.3% | 61.0% | −2.7 pts |
| 106 | 4,178 | 57.4% | 61.0% | −3.6 pts |
| 4007 | 1,109 | 55.5% | 59.1% | −3.6 pts |
| Rifter | 9,697 | 80.7% | 86.2% | −5.5 pts |
| 208 | 219,246 | 70.4% | 76.1% | −5.7 pts |
| 2008 | 144,978 | 74.0% | 79.8% | −5.8 pts |
| 3008 | 143,898 | 71.2% | 77.0% | −5.8 pts |
| 407 | 6,649 | 52.9% | 58.7% | −5.8 pts |
| Traveller | 1,811 | 76.4% | 82.6% | −6.2 pts |
| 206 | 34,318 | 53.9% | 60.2% | −6.3 pts |
| Horizon | 8,425 | 69.1% | 75.5% | −6.4 pts |
| 308 | 126,026 | 64.3% | 70.9% | −6.6 pts |
| 5008 | 37,129 | 71.4% | 79.7% | −8.3 pts |
| Independence | 1,828 | 62.1% | 71.8% | −9.7 pts |
| 307 | 21,624 | 49.4% | 59.2% | −9.8 pts |
| 207 | 112,674 | 50.2% | 60.4% | −10.2 pts |
Every make and model ranked by MOT pass rate
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Peugeot safety recalls
DVSA lists 345 safety recalls naming a Peugeot car model since 1992, across 28 models. 165 were launched from 2016 to 2025, ranking Peugeot No. 3 of the makes with recalls in those years. A recall naming several Peugeot models counts once.
Recalls launched each year, 2006 to 2025
| Year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| ’06 | 10 |
| ’07 | 5 |
| ’08 | 11 |
| ’09 | 8 |
| ’10 | 14 |
| ’11 | 12 |
| ’12 | 10 |
| ’13 | 7 |
| ’14 | 14 |
| ’15 | 6 |
| ’16 | 14 |
| ’17 | 22 |
| ’18 | 12 |
| ’19 | 17 |
| ’20 | 25 |
| ’21 | 7 |
| ’22 | 15 |
| ’23 | 12 |
| ’24 | 14 |
| ’25 | 27 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Models with the most recalls
| Model | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 308 | 59 |
| Peugeot 208 | 56 |
| Peugeot 3008 | 53 |
| Peugeot Traveller | 51 |
| Peugeot 5008 | 43 |
| Peugeot 2008 | 39 |
| Peugeot 508 | 28 |
| Peugeot 307 | 24 |
| Peugeot 807 | 21 |
| Peugeot 207 | 18 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Latest Peugeot recalls
- 19 Aug 2026 BMC software update – Black screen Peugeot Rifter
- 3 Jul 2026 Wrong Tire Class in CoC Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008
- 4 Jun 2026 Peugeot 208 Horn sound volume Peugeot 208
- 3 Jun 2026 VSM software Interior door handles Peugeot 308, Peugeot 408, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008
- 19 May 2026 Front lower control arm fasteningg Loose Peugeot 208
Models mostly registered as vans are left out, as on our recalls hub. A recall applies to vehicles built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Makes of a similar size
| Rank | Make | Licensed | Change on a year | Main fuel | MOT vs same ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz | 1,732,633 | +1.0% | Diesel | +3.5 pts |
| 8 | Nissan | 1,707,327 | +1.0% | Petrol | −4.3 pts |
| 9 | Kia | 1,278,733 | +6.3% | Petrol | −1.4 pts |
| 10 | Peugeot | 1,230,416 | −0.7% | Petrol | −5.2 pts |
| 11 | Hyundai | 1,150,509 | +4.9% | Petrol | −1.0 pts |
| 12 | Skoda | 992,035 | +5.2% | Petrol | +1.5 pts |
| 13 | Land Rover | 929,945 | +1.9% | Diesel | +4.9 pts |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 37,339,879 car records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 29,122,953 car MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
| Safety recalls | Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | January 1992 to September 2026 | 7,495 road vehicle recalls (R/) | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Make totals count every car DVLA records under the make, including models too small for a page of their own. The rank is among all 525 makes on the record.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count cars registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over; retests are excluded. The same-ages figure is what all cars would score with this make’s mix of ages.
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