How reliable is the Peugeot 208?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Peugeot 208 passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 79,889 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 69.9%.
Peugeot 208 reliability by year
How the Peugeot 208 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67.5% | – |
| 2013 | 69.9% | – |
| 2014 | 73.4% | – |
| 2015 | 78.8% | – |
| 2016 | 80.9% | – |
| 2017 | 82.2% | 60,045 km |
| 2018 | 85% | 53,326 km |
| 2019 | 89.2% | 50,952 km |
| 2020 | 86% | 35,606 km |
| 2021 | 92.1% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Peugeot 208 as a model. The reliability of any individual Peugeot 208 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 208 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Peugeot 208 passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 70%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Peugeot 208?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.7% of inspections); Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (2.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.8% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.8% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Peugeot 208?
For a typical Peugeot 208, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 110,851 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Peugeot 208 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.