Peugeot 208: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 8.8% of Peugeot 208 MOT tests — 101,392 tests out of 1,157,443. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 93,637 | 10.5% |
| 2013 | 209,575 | 10.9% |
| 2014 | 178,758 | 10.7% |
| 2015 | 163,842 | 9.6% |
| 2016 | 151,047 | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 101,582 | 8.2% |
| 2018 | 85,684 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 75,930 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 44,644 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 32,311 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 19,452 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 870 | 1.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.