Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 208 active premium + ev: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Peugeot 208 active premium + ev
84%
MOT pass rate · 204 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 208 active premium + ev (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 208 active premium + ev |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 20,705 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 204 |
Most common faults
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)
Peugeot 208 active premium + ev
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 208 active premium + ev (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot 208 active premium + ev 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.