Peugeot 208 (2018)
2018 Peugeot 208
CarHunch analysed 15,294 real MOT records for the 2018 Peugeot 208. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Peugeot 208 is more reliable than average, with an 86.8% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, though petrol models (87.2%) have a meaningful edge over their diesel counterparts (83.4%). One concern: just over one in five vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably higher than typical and worth factoring into your purchase decision.
At 33,365 miles average for a six-year-old car, these 208s are running light, suggesting gentle use overall. The typical vehicle picks up 0.91 failures and 5.7 advisories per test, which points to minor wear items rather than fundamental problems—but before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection check the suspension, exhaust, and lighting systems, as these are the usual culprits in the advisory list.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2018 Peugeot 208
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.
- ⚠️ 20.8% 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 (91%) | 13,894 | 87.2% | 0.89 |
| Diesel (9%) | 1,400 | 83.4% | 1.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Peugeot 208 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 2018 Peugeot 208 vehicles fall between 20,844 and 39,763 miles.
2018 Peugeot 208 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,680 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Peugeot 208
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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40%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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38.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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35%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.5%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.1%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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