Car statistics
How many Peugeot 205s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 3,268 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 2,030 Peugeot 205s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 11,895 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.4% fewer than the 364,039 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Numbers have fallen every year since 1994, as the survivors are scrapped or taken off the road.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 364,039 |
| 1995 | 360,573 |
| 1996 | 357,661 |
| 1997 | 345,313 |
| 1998 | 327,903 |
| 1999 | 307,894 |
| 2000 | 280,828 |
| 2001 | 251,586 |
| 2002 | 214,479 |
| 2003 | 174,173 |
| 2004 | 138,103 |
| 2005 | 104,493 |
| 2006 | 75,297 |
| 2007 | 54,879 |
| 2008 | 39,958 |
| 2009 | 28,563 |
| 2010 | 21,259 |
| 2011 | 15,947 |
| 2012 | 12,296 |
| 2013 | 9,268 |
| 2014 | 7,424 |
| 2015 | 6,172 |
| 2016 | 5,086 |
| 2017 | 4,284 |
| 2018 | 3,754 |
| 2019 | 3,259 |
| 2020 | 2,917 |
| 2021 | 2,785 |
| 2022 | 2,552 |
| 2023 | 2,363 |
| 2024 | 2,142 |
| 2025 | 2,046 |
| 2026 | 2,030 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
8 versions of the Peugeot 205 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 205 GTI | 824 | 5,508 |
| Peugeot 205 CTI | 88 | 516 |
| Peugeot 205 CJ Junior | 67 | 344 |
| Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras | 79 | 273 |
| Peugeot 205 Inca | 23 | 207 |
| Peugeot 205 Rallye | 22 | 144 |
| Peugeot 205 Stdt | 13 | 140 |
| Peugeot 205 Roland Garros | 26 | 126 |
In 2025, 71.0% of Peugeot 205 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 205s tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Peugeot 205 does better than average for its age, by 10.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 68.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Peugeot 205 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ years | 71.0% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT, appearing on 56.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.2% of Peugeot 205 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.5% |
| Brakes | 37.9% |
| Suspension | 26.2% |
| Visibility | 22.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.1% |
| Steering | 9.1% |
| Tyres | 7.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Peugeot 205 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Service brake imbalance: across an axle”, on 12.6% of 948 failed tests. 47.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes | 12.6% |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.7% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 11.7% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.5% |
| Horn: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 8.3% |
| Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements Brakes | 8.2% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 7.2% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 7.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 9.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.1% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 5.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 5.0% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.9% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 3.8% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.5% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated Brakes | 3.1% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
2 years of the Peugeot 205, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | – | 2,392 | 72.3% |
| 1991 | – | 2,215 | 73.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Peugeot 205 covers 1,646 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 20+ years | 1,647 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Peugeot 205s for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 167 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 167 |
| ’02 | 110 |
| ’03 | 84 |
| ’04 | 46 |
| ’05 | 26 |
| ’06 | 22 |
| ’07 | 41 |
| ’08 | 13 |
| ’09 | 8 |
| ’10 | 5 |
| ’11 | 3 |
| ’12 | 7 |
| ’13 | 9 |
| ’14 | 1 |
| ’15 | 2 |
| ’16 | 7 |
| ’17 | 6 |
| ’18 | 9 |
| ’19 | 9 |
| ’20 | 7 |
| ’21 | 5 |
| ’22 | 5 |
| ’23 | 11 |
| ’24 | 5 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 2,092 Peugeot 205s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 25.4% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 24.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has fallen from 38.3% in 2014 to 20.9%. Petrols made up 61.2% of those licensed in 2014 and 78.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 531 licensed | 25.4% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 519 licensed | 24.8% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 437 licensed | 20.9% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 276 licensed | 13.2% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 248 licensed | 11.9% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 56 licensed | 2.7% |
| Other sizes 25 licensed | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 525 | 25.1% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 517 | 24.7% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 435 | 20.8% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 276 | 13.2% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 248 | 11.9% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 56 | 2.7% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12.7% | 19.5% | 38.3% | 11.5% |
| 2015 | 14.4% | 20.9% | 35.8% | 11.6% |
| 2016 | 16.0% | 21.7% | 33.7% | 12.1% |
| 2017 | 17.2% | 21.2% | 32.6% | 12.4% |
| 2018 | 18.6% | 22.5% | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| 2019 | 19.6% | 23.2% | 27.9% | 13.3% |
| 2020 | 20.8% | 22.2% | 27.3% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | 22.6% | 23.5% | 24.8% | 13.5% |
| 2022 | 22.9% | 24.2% | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 23.3% | 24.4% | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 24.4% | 25.5% | 21.4% | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 25.4% | 24.8% | 20.9% | 13.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61.2% | 38.7% |
| 2015 | 63.7% | 36.3% |
| 2016 | 65.7% | 34.3% |
| 2017 | 66.9% | 33.1% |
| 2018 | 69.2% | 30.8% |
| 2019 | 71.6% | 28.4% |
| 2020 | 72.1% | 27.9% |
| 2021 | 74.8% | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 75.8% | 24.2% |
| 2023 | 75.5% | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 78.0% | 22.0% |
| 2025 | 78.4% | 21.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Peugeot 205 since 1992. The most recent was launched on 1 February 2000.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 205. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 205 | 2,030 | −3.9% | 11,895 | 556 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 2008 | 201,583 | +10.9% | 2,940 | 40 | Petrol |
| Peugeot 3008 | 175,096 | +5.9% | 5,486 | 45 | Diesel |
| Peugeot 308 | 124,657 | −7.0% | 9,469 | 77 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 13,925 205 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 and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 3,268 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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