Peugeot 2008 active vs Peugeot 206: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 2008 active
94%
MOT pass rate · 481 vehicles
More reliable
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 2008 active is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 2008 active | Peugeot 206 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 58,644 mi | 102,143 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 481 | 644,856 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 2008 active
No fault breakdown available.
Peugeot 206
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 2008 active is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 2008 active report Full Peugeot 206 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.