Peugeot 108
From 101,586 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 108s fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.6% vs 79.4% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 2,074 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,074 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,687 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,228 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,186 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 898 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 873 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 859 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 845 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 634 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 622 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 62.1% of 108 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
The warranty question
A new 108 passes its MOT 90% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 84.1%, a 5.9 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £96 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a 108 that's past its third birthday.
Peugeot 108 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 283 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 7 newly registered, a net loss of 276.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 73,588 | 924 | +1 | -126 | -125 |
| 2025 Q2 | 73,775 | 862 | +1 | -137 | -136 |
| 2025 Q1 | 73,980 | 793 | +1 | -0 | +39 |
| 2024 Q4 | 74,024 | 710 | +4 | -20 | -16 |
| 2024 Q3 | 74,116 | 634 | +0 | -164 | -164 |
| 2024 Q2 | 74,308 | 606 | +2 | -0 | +9 |
| 2024 Q1 | 74,314 | 591 | +0 | -284 | -284 |
| 2023 Q4 | 74,650 | 539 | +1 | -0 | +279 |
17 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Active | Petrol | 29,454 | 40% |
| 108 Allure | Diesel | 21,126 | 29% |
| 108 Collection | Petrol | 5,954 | 8% |
| 108 Active S-A | Petrol | 4,521 | 6% |
| 108 Allure Top | Petrol | 2,736 | 4% |
| 108 Active Top | Petrol | 2,095 | 3% |
| 108 Roland Garros Top | Petrol | 1,394 | 2% |
| 108 Allure S-A | Petrol | 1,312 | 2% |
| 108 Access | Petrol | 1,144 | 2% |
| 108 Feline | Petrol | 1,100 | 1% |
| 108 Gt Line | Petrol | 910 | 1% |
| 108 Collection Top | Petrol | 735 | <1% |
| 108 Collection S-A | Petrol | 336 | <1% |
| 108 Allure Top S-A | Petrol | 237 | <1% |
| 108 Active Top S-A | Petrol | 219 | <1% |
| 108 Feline Nav | Petrol | 181 | <1% |
| 108 Collection Top S-A | Petrol | 134 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.6% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
5 earlier years
| 2018 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 85.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 84.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 81.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 79.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all 108s tested had between 30,521 and 55,713 miles on the clock.
At 46,861 median miles, the 108 has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 108 has a 84.7% MOT pass rate based on 101,586 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 108?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 108 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 2,074 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Peugeot 108s are on UK roads?
There are 73,588 Peugeot 108s currently licensed on UK roads, with 924 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 108 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 108 is 46,861 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,521 and 55,713 miles.
Buying a used 108?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £96 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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