Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI (2016)
2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Peugeot 208 is a serious red flag: only 19.5% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the least reliable cars in its age group. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 121 vehicles analysed, safety isn't the issue—rather, this cohort is simply failing on routine wear and tear, corrosion, and minor mechanical problems that accumulate on older diesels.
At nearly 72,000 miles on average, these cars are well-used but not exceptional for their age, which makes the failure rate even more concerning. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect repair costs during ownership; avoid this model unless the price is heavily discounted to reflect its poor track record.
What to check before buying a 2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI 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 2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI vehicles fall between 59,138 and 77,482 miles.
2016 Peugeot 208 Access A/c Blue HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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