2016 Peugeot 108 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 96,289 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Peugeot 108, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.2% was above the average for city cars of a similar age (86.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.0% in the 150k+ group versus 8.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 4,750 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 4,272 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 3,846 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 3,015 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 1,342 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 1,190 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,584 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,377 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,735 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,596 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 1,526 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,234 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 28.0% | 26,918 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 18,070 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 9,985 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 5,242 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 3,305 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 3,138 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 35,175 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 47,227 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 11,935 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,661 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 240 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 50 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,985 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 19,156 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 19,350 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 19,301 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | 19,497 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 108
Before buying a 2016 Peugeot 108, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Peugeot 108s pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 96,289 2016 Peugeot 108 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot 108?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2016 108 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,289 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.