Peugeot 208 Horn sound volume
- Defect
- Affected vehicle have a horn volume which does not comply with regulatory requirements.
- Remedy
- Replace the horn with one of a higher volume.
- Vehicles affected
- 41,085 208 vehicles
- Built
- 1 Sept 2019 to 25 Jul 2022
Car statistics
Peugeot 208 statistics
How many Peugeot 208s 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 219,246 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 254,241 +3.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 6,151 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 70.4% Cars of the same ages 76.1%
- Rank by number licensed No. 27 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed count At its peak highest since 2012
- Average annual mileage 5,875 miles a year
How many Peugeot 208s are left in Great Britain?
There were 254,241 Peugeot 208s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 6,151 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2012.
Peugeot 208s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 16,642 |
| 2013 | 52,356 |
| 2014 | 80,667 |
| 2015 | 107,007 |
| 2016 | 132,715 |
| 2017 | 149,044 |
| 2018 | 163,710 |
| 2019 | 180,243 |
| 2020 | 189,902 |
| 2021 | 203,558 |
| 2022 | 217,992 |
| 2023 | 230,487 |
| 2024 | 241,531 |
| 2025 | 251,665 |
| 2026 | 254,241 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Peugeot 208 MOT reliability
In 2025, 70.4% of Peugeot 208 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Peugeot 208s tested pass 76.1% of the time, so the Peugeot 208 does worse than average for its age, by 5.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.0%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Peugeot 208 vs all cars
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 208 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 87.8% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 81.7% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 75.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 69.6% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 60.5% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Peugeot 208 MOT failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Peugeot 208 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.0% of Peugeot 208 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.3% |
| Suspension | 20.5% |
| Tyres | 19.8% |
| Brakes | 15.6% |
| Visibility | 13.3% |
| Steering | 4.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Peugeot 208 MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Peugeot 208 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 13.4% of 64,821 failed tests. 51.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 13.4% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.6% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.9% |
| Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.2% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.3% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.4% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 5.2% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 8.2% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 6.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 4.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.9% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 3.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Peugeot 208 by year
11 years of the Peugeot 208, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.4% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (73.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | – | 13,382 | 58.2% |
| 2013 | – | 30,979 | 59.6% |
| 2014 | 30,940 | 27,712 | 62.4% |
| 2015 | 28,971 | 27,068 | 68.3% |
| 2016 | 26,589 | 25,445 | 70.3% |
| 2017 | 17,411 | 17,129 | 70.6% |
| 2018 | 15,455 | 15,180 | 73.1% |
| 2019 | 17,287 | 17,014 | 77.5% |
| 2020 | 13,141 | 12,931 | 81.0% |
| 2021 | 14,666 | 14,062 | 82.6% |
| 2022 | 16,733 | 15,955 | 87.4% |
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.
Peugeot 208 annual mileage
The average Peugeot 208 covers 5,875 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,750 |
| 6–7 years | 6,128 |
| 8–10 years | 5,789 |
| 11–14 years | 5,497 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Peugeot 208 registrations over time
Registrations of Peugeot 208s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 36,926 in 2013. In 2025, 16,671 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 16,727 |
| ’13 | 36,926 |
| ’14 | 31,215 |
| ’15 | 29,504 |
| ’16 | 27,262 |
| ’17 | 18,129 |
| ’18 | 15,772 |
| ’19 | 17,544 |
| ’20 | 13,345 |
| ’21 | 14,616 |
| ’22 | 16,604 |
| ’23 | 16,544 |
| ’24 | 16,494 |
| ’25 | 16,671 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Peugeot 208 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 263,506 Peugeot 208s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 47.4% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 23.5% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 23.5%. Diesels made up 30.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 14.4% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 124,827 licensed | 47.4% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 61,914 licensed | 23.5% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 26,243 licensed | 10.0% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 20,881 licensed | 7.9% |
| No engine (electric) 17,216 licensed | 6.5% |
| 1,001cc to 1,100cc 10,094 licensed | 3.8% |
| Other sizes 2,331 licensed | 0.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 124,824 | 47.4% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 50,658 | 19.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 18,726 | 7.1% |
| Electric | Electric | 17,216 | 6.5% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 16,972 | 6.4% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Hybrid | 11,256 | 4.3% |
| 1,001–1,100cc | Petrol | 10,094 | 3.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 7,455 | 2.8% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 3,909 | 1.5% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 48.8% | 0.0% | 14.1% | 27.0% |
| 2015 | 52.5% | 0.0% | 15.3% | 22.2% |
| 2016 | 55.9% | 0.1% | 16.5% | 18.1% |
| 2017 | 58.0% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| 2018 | 57.3% | 4.0% | 16.5% | 14.5% |
| 2019 | 56.9% | 7.3% | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| 2020 | 58.2% | 6.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | 59.2% | 6.4% | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| 2022 | 57.9% | 8.2% | 12.4% | 10.4% |
| 2023 | 54.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 50.7% | 18.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 47.4% | 23.5% | 10.0% | 7.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Electric | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 70.0% | 30.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 72.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 73.9% | 26.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 75.2% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 76.7% | 23.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 78.2% | 21.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 78.0% | 20.6% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 77.5% | 19.3% | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 77.0% | 18.1% | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 77.5% | 17.0% | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 76.5% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 74.7% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
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.
Peugeot 208 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Peugeot 208 from 2012, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 39.1 to 73.6 mpg, with CO2 of 96 to 163 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 194 to 258 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2012 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 44.1 to 94.2 mpg, with CO2 of 79 to 149 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 39.1–58.2 | 109–163 | – | – | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 29 |
| 1.5 diesel | 55.6–73.6 | 101–133 | – | – | 2019–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 6 |
| 1.2 petrol hybrid | 48.7–65.9 | 96–117 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 | 8 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 194–258 | 3.5–5.0 | 2020–2026 | – | 14 |
Older NEDC figures, listed 2012 to 2018 (7 engine and fuel groups)
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 64.2–65.7 | 99–102 | 2012–2016 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 8 |
| 1.2 petrol | 55.4–68.9 | 95–116 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 19 |
| 1.4 petrol | 50.4 | 129 | 2012–2013 | Euro 5 | 4 |
| 1.6 petrol | 44.1–52.3 | 125–149 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 23 |
| 1.4 diesel | 74.3–83.1 | 87–98 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 | 12 |
| 1.5 diesel | 76.3 | 97 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 1 |
| 1.6 diesel | 74.3–94.2 | 79–99 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 23 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
- Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “208”, “New 208”, “208 Hatch”, “208 Hatchback”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Peugeot 208 safety recalls
DVSA lists 56 safety recalls for the Peugeot 208 since 1992, the first in 2012. The most recent was launched on 4 June 2026.
All 56 Peugeot 208 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Peugeot 208. 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
Compare the Peugeot 208 with similar cars
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 208 | 254,241 | +3.4% | 6,151 | 27 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 260,392 208 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 | 219,246 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- 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 vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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