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Peugeot reliability and common MOT problems by model

Peugeot shows a 21.4% combined MOT failure rate across 1,864,127 tests in Motintel data. 108 has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 11.5%. 307 deserves extra checking at 30.6%.

Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.

Peugeot combined failure rate: 21.4% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #37 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest).

Which Peugeot models look strongest?

108 (11.5%), 2008 (16.7%), 208 (17.5%), 3008 (19.1%), Boxer (20.0%)

Which Peugeot models need extra caution?

307 (30.6%), 206 (28.8%), 207 (28.7%), Bipper (26.7%), Expert (22.7%)

Most reliable Peugeot models in MOT data

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Peugeot 108 11.5% 82,669 tests 69,953 vehicles
2 Peugeot 2008 16.7% 117,119 tests 92,544 vehicles
3 Peugeot 208 17.5% 218,701 tests 175,555 vehicles
4 Peugeot 3008 19.1% 155,652 tests 120,857 vehicles
5 Peugeot Boxer 20.0% 127,730 tests 99,332 vehicles

Peugeot models with the highest MOT failure rates

#ModelMOT failure rateTestsVehicles
1 Peugeot 307 30.6% 53,568 tests 38,098 vehicles
2 Peugeot 206 28.8% 77,695 tests 55,953 vehicles
3 Peugeot 207 28.7% 215,706 tests 152,687 vehicles
4 Peugeot Bipper 26.7% 29,376 tests 21,390 vehicles
5 Peugeot Expert 22.7% 67,656 tests 50,546 vehicles

Common Peugeot MOT problem areas

#Problem areaMOT notesModels affectedWhat to checkHigh-rate examples
1 Corrosion and structure 302,754 MOT notes 15 models Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. Peugeot 107, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 307
2 Lights and electrical 300,385 MOT notes 15 models Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. Peugeot 307, Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot 206
3 Suspension and steering 277,228 MOT notes 15 models Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. Peugeot 307, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207
4 Emissions, engine, and exhaust 225,266 MOT notes 15 models Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 307
5 Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors 123,742 MOT notes 15 models Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot Boxer, Peugeot Expert
6 Tyres and wheels 36,276 MOT notes 15 models Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. Peugeot Expert, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot Partner

All Peugeot model reports

Model MOT tests Vehicles Failure rate
208 218,701 175,555 17.5%
207 215,706 152,687 28.7%
Partner 191,699 143,464 21.9%
308 178,302 137,031 22.3%
3008 155,652 120,857 19.1%
107 149,502 113,502 22.2%
Boxer 127,730 99,332 20.0%
2008 117,119 92,544 16.7%
108 82,669 69,953 11.5%
206 77,695 55,953 28.8%
Expert 67,656 50,546 22.7%
307 53,568 38,098 30.6%
5008 36,214 27,404 20.4%
Bipper 29,376 21,390 26.7%
508 22,321 17,185 20.1%
407 limited data 15,391 11,086 28.5%
Rcz limited data 14,337 10,758 22.4%
Horizon limited data 10,354 7,819 17.7%
106 limited data 7,920 5,740 28.8%
Rifter limited data 7,173 6,040 10.6%
306 limited data 6,421 4,788 27.3%
Unclassified limited data 5,681 4,861 10.8%
Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi limited data 5,543 4,556 13.3%
406 limited data 5,079 3,753 27.4%
205 limited data 4,496 3,478 23.1%
2008 Gt Line Puretech S S limited data 3,500 3,083 8.0%
1007 limited data 3,189 2,344 25.7%
208 Allure Puretech S S limited data 2,833 2,498 8.2%
Elddis limited data 2,759 2,485 4.8%
3008 Allure Puretech S S limited data 2,659 2,317 8.5%
Speedfight limited data 2,535 2,056 19.3%
Independence limited data 2,450 1,795 21.7%
2008 Allure Prem Puretech S S limited data 2,373 2,153 7.2%
Boxer 335 Pro L2h2 Bhdi limited data 2,243 1,844 15.9%
4007 limited data 2,200 1,542 29.5%
807 limited data 1,925 1,314 34.0%
208 Gt Line Puretech S S Auto limited data 1,876 1,622 6.8%
2008 Allure Puretech S S limited data 1,843 1,598 8.7%
208 Active Puretech S S limited data 1,769 1,532 8.3%
2008 Allure Premium Ptech S S limited data 1,668 1,498 8.6%
E7 limited data 1,623 961 27.9%
Kisbee limited data 1,609 1,363 14.5%
3008 Gt Line Premium P Tech Ss limited data 1,595 1,345 10.5%
Expert S L1 Bluehdi limited data 1,511 1,396 2.6%
208 Allure Premium Puretech Ss limited data 1,461 1,343 7.3%
Traveller limited data 1,336 1,086 14.1%
Boxer 435 Pro L4h2 Bluehdi limited data 1,312 989 21.6%
208 Gt Line Puretech S S limited data 1,277 1,130 8.1%
2008 Gt Line Puretech S S Auto limited data 1,253 1,114 6.5%
Bailey limited data 1,250 1,118 6.0%
Premier limited data 1,218 815 25.9%
2008 Allure Premium Ptech Ss A limited data 1,187 1,068 7.4%
208 Allure Puretech S S Auto limited data 1,139 1,000 8.5%
208 Gt Ev limited data 1,086 955 8.6%
2008 Gt Ev limited data 1,070 968 7.3%
2008 Allure Prem Puretech Ss A limited data 1,037 954 6.0%
Tweet limited data 1,036 877 13.5%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.