Used car guide
2021 Peugeot 208: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
86% pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: brake discs 2.2×, wipers 2.7×
20,049 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
86% pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: brake discs 2.2×
550 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Electric
83% pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
Stands out: wipers 2.5×, link ball joint covers 25×, wheels 3.8×
8,416 MOTsSee the electric guide ›
Known faults on every 2021 Peugeot 208
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Power steering faults
The electric power steering can play up.
At the viewing: Check the steering is light and even, with no noises.
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Other years
Every year of the Peugeot 208 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 850 | Tyres 9% |
| 2022 | 18,021 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 39,222 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 50,430 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 45,179 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 52,183 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 76,412 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 81,378 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 85,336 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 96,916 | Tyres 33% |
| 2012 | 42,121 | Tyres 33% |