Peugeot 108 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Peugeot 108 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 73,241 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 108 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 6.9% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 69× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheels (slightly distorted) (7.9×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.1×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.8×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 108 fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Peugeot 108
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Peugeot 108 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.9% | 0.1% | 69× | 4,625 |
| Wheels (condition): slightly distorted | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.5% | 0.7% | 7.9× | 739 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.1× | 4,625 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 11% | 3.9% | 2.8× | 9,030 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7× | 2,688 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8× | 2,265 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.4× | 6,520 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.4× | 2,688 |
Peugeot 108 by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7,428 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (12%, 2.8×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 20,121 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (19%) | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (4.1%, 20×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 13,989 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.7%, 29×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4,625 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (6.9%, 69×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,137 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (7.9%, 79×) |
Peugeot 108 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7,170 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (52×) |
| 2015 | 18,341 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (47×) |
| 2016 | 17,131 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (79×) |
| 2017 | 12,160 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (58×) |
| 2018 | 8,402 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (47×) |
| 2019 | 5,165 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.7×) |
| 2020 | 4,692 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.7×) |
| 2021 | 177 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.1×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Peugeot 108?
In 73,241 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 108 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 6.9% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 69× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: wheels (slightly distorted) (7.9×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.1×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.8×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 108 fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Peugeot 108s fail the MOT?
Across 73,241 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Peugeot 108 were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.3% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.1% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Peugeot 108 problems start?
The clearest Peugeot 108-specific issue, linkage pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2015–2017 cars (6.9% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Peugeot 108 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 73,241 tests of the Peugeot 108. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.