Model reliability

Peugeot 108 reliability

The Peugeot 108 fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 18.7% of 54,995 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

11.6% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 18,510 MOT tests of Peugeot 108s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 43% more oftenWipers3% vs 2.1%

6 to 10 years old

18.7% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 54,995 MOT tests of Peugeot 108s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 72% more oftenWipers3.1% vs 1.8%

Fails 32% more oftenBrake performance2.5% vs 1.9%

Advised 67% more oftenTyre condition17.2% vs 10.3%Fix about £90

Advised 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars6.4% vs 1.5%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 108

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/3542 Dec 2020Built 2020The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification

On affected vehicles some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.

Fix: Check seat belts and relace if necessary.

Recalled models: 108 · 121 vehicles

R/2016/13727 Jun 2016Built 2014Steering column may fail unexpectedly

A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.

Fix: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.

Recalled models: 108 · 985 vehicles

R/2015/02330 Jan 2015Built 2014Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision

Affected vehicles may have a small defect in the front bumper frame. This may affect its impact absorption in the even of a collision.

Fix: If required replace front bumper frame.

Recalled models: 108 · 1 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Peugeot 108 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Peugeot 108 reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 108

Checking a Peugeot 108 before you buy

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