Peugeot 206 (2008)
2008 Peugeot 206
CarHunch analysed 3,209 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 206. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Peugeot 206 falls short of the UK average with a 75.2% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and that gap widens for diesel variants (72.7% pass) compared to petrol (76.1%)—a meaningful reliability difference to factor in. More concerning, 36% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting structural or safety system weaknesses that warrant serious scrutiny in any used example.
These cars average 56,163 miles for their age, which is reasonable, but they're generating 4 failures and 20 advisories per test, indicating persistent wear issues across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for near-term repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and bodywork—those dangerous defect statistics aren't abstract.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2008 Peugeot 206
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (74%) | 2,383 | 76.1% | 3.83 |
| Diesel (26%) | 825 | 72.7% | 4.68 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Peugeot 206 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Peugeot 206 vehicles fall between 36,305 and 63,542 miles.
2008 Peugeot 206 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 976 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Peugeot 206
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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74%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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61.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.3%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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28.1%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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