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Peugeot 108 reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 545,870 MOT tests of cars first registered 2014–2022.

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83.6%pass first time
0.0 ptsvs typical car
Beats 50%of cars
545,870MOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot 108 passes its MOT first time on 83.6% of tests, about the same as a typical car of the same age and mileage (83.7%). That puts it ahead of 50% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2014 108 does best (beats 53% of cars) and the 2018 worst (beats 36%).

Of its engines, the 1.0 Petrol does best (beats 59%) and the 1.2 Petrol worst (beats 34%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension.

Watch these weak spots

Brakes1.7×as often as a typical car
Emissions & leaks1.5×as often as a typical car
Brake discs2.7×as often as a typical car
Brake performance2.3×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

70%75%80%85%90%95%345678910111290%85%83%79%75%
Peugeot 108Typical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2014
Beats 53%
2015
Beats 53%
2016
Beats 53%
2017
Beats 49%
2018
Beats 36%
2019
Beats 43%
2020
Beats 28%
2021
Beats 40%
2022
Beats 55%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol2014–2022369,00584.9%Beats 59%C
1.2 Petrol2014–2018176,86581.1%Beats 34%D

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 1.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 3.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 5.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 4.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 3.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.0 ptsTyres: 5.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.6 ptsBrakes: 4.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 1.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−0.5 ptsSuspension: 1.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 4.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 5.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 3.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 3.4% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.0 ptsTyres: 5.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.6 ptsBrakes: 4.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−1.9 ptsSuspension: 1.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−0.5 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 4.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
5.2% vs 4.6%
Brakes
4.7% vs 2.8%
Visibility
4.1% vs 3.3%
Lights & electrics
3.4% vs 4.3%
Emissions & leaks
1.5% vs 1.0%
Suspension
1.4% vs 3.1%
Body & structure
0.9% vs 0.9%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.2%
Seat belts & airbags
0.1% vs 0.3%
Steering
0.1% vs 0.6%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Brake discs 2.7× typical
    Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge.
  • Brake performance 2.3× typical
    On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.
  • Handbrake performance 2.3× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Engine warning light 1.8× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Exhaust system 2.2× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Exhaust emissions (catalyst) 2.0× typical
    Check past MOT emissions readings in the car's history: rising readings can mean catalyst or sensor problems.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k94%86%80%73%67%63%
Peugeot 108Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking2.9%2.7%1.0×
Windscreen wipers2.7%2.0%1.3×
Tyre tread depth1.9%1.4%1.4×
Brake pads1.6%1.3%1.2×
Headlight aim1.4%1.6%0.9×
Windscreen washers1.3%1.2%1.1×
Brake discs1.2%0.5%2.7×
Brake performance1.0%0.4%2.3×
Engine warning light0.9%0.5%1.8×
Headlight bulbs & units0.8%0.6%1.2×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen26.3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.9
A tyre seriously damaged18.6
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm15.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements14.5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen12.6
A tyre cords visible or damaged9.0
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn8.9
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2022 Peugeot 1081 engine91.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol1,20991.1%Beats 55%C
2021 Peugeot 1081 engine89.7% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol11,55789.7%Beats 40%D
2020 Peugeot 1081 engine88.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol17,87288.1%Beats 28%D
2019 Peugeot 1081 engine88.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol25,25788.1%Beats 43%C
2018 Peugeot 1082 engines86.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol35,37286.9%Beats 45%C
1.2 Petrol13,94184.2%Beats 18%E
2017 Peugeot 1082 engines85.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol53,50985.8%Beats 57%C
1.2 Petrol29,58784.2%Beats 34%D
2016 Peugeot 1082 engines83.6% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol90,78584.4%Beats 61%B
1.2 Petrol43,35681.9%Beats 34%D
2015 Peugeot 1082 engines81.9% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol99,24383.1%Beats 63%B
1.2 Petrol61,77780.0%Beats 34%D
2014 Peugeot 1082 engines79.9% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol34,20181.5%Beats 65%B
1.2 Petrol28,20477.9%Beats 36%D

FAQ

What is the Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate?

83.6% of MOT tests on the Peugeot 108 were passed first time, based on 545,870 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2014–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 83.7% of the time.

Is the Peugeot 108 reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 50% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot 108 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2014 108 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 53% of cars on UK roads. The 2018 does worst: it beats 36%.

Which Peugeot 108 engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.0 Petrol does best: it beats 59% of cars on UK roads. The 1.2 Petrol does worst: it beats 34%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 108?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, windscreen wipers, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, brake discs comes up 2.7× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.