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Peugeot 108 reliability by build year

Coverage 2014-20221 named generationHatchbackPETROL
At a glance

Peugeot 108 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Peugeot 108 models built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

14% of MOT tests on Peugeot 108 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 108 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot 108's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 108's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

108 Mk1

Mk1 (2014-2022)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROL

14.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 10,851 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Peugeot 108.

See every build year for the Peugeot 108

By age

Peugeot 108 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot 108 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
2,0468.1%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4,77210.0%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
5,20211.8%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
7,54413.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
10,85114.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
16,82915.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
21,68717.3%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
19,01619.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
3,36319.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 10 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Peugeot 108 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Peugeot models

1st of 7

The lowest fail rate of the 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the lowest third

Against other hatchbacks

21st of 84

21st lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

14.3%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Peugeot 108 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Peugeot 108 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    21.6%
    Advisory: 3,630Fail: 324 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.2%
    Advisory: 2,251Fail: 232 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.2%
    Advisory: 1,503Fail: 41 (3% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    10.4%
    Advisory: 1,965Fail: 112 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.6%
    Advisory: 645Fail: 171 (21% of the times it was found)

Based on 10,851 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot 108 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Peugeot 108 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres36%
  2. Suspension + Tyres22%
  3. Brakes + Suspension17%
  4. Other + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,984 MOT tests on Peugeot 108 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 Peugeot 108 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification
  • Steering column may fail unexpectedly
  • Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot 108 on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    DS 3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.9%

    No clear edge over the Peugeot 108 on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,861 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Suzuki Ignis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.3%
    Dangerous
    3.2%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 3.2%, against 5.4% for the Peugeot 108.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,813 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 2.4%, against 5.4% for the Peugeot 108.

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Peugeot 108 across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. It has the lowest fail rate of the 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 10,851 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot 108 ever sold: 91,310 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 10,851 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.