Peugeot 108: common problems, best years and what to check
Small, reliable city car; triplet of Aygo and C1. Covers 2014–2022 cars: every popular engine, its known faults with typical UK repair costs, and how each year has held up on Britain's roads.
Updated November 2026 · By the Carnod team · How we build this guide
Is the Peugeot 108 a good used buy?
Best buy
1.0 manual
Avoid
ETG automatic
Who it suits: City drivers wanting a reliable, cheap small car.
What's good
- Toyota engine
- Cheap to run
- Easy to park
- Stylish
What's not
- Small boot
- Slow on motorways
- ETG gearbox
- Noisy
By the numbers
- #110 most common model on UK roads, with about 75k licensed (DfT).
- The biggest surviving year is 2015: 17.7k cars still licensed.
- 2014 cars survive 5% better than comparable cars of that year.
- The most expensive common fault: Clutch wear in town (up to £500).
Peugeot 108 common problems by generation and engine
Peugeot 108 108 (2014–2022) · 3/5-door city car; Top! roof
How to spot it: 14 plate to 22 plate. Floating roof style and claw-shaped tail-lights.
1.0 VTi 68 (1KR-FE (Toyota), petrol, 2014–2022)
Toyota engine; very reliable
- Clutch wear in town£300–£50050k+
1.2 PureTech 82 (EB2, petrol, 2014–2018)
Non-turbo
Faults on any 108 (2014–2022) engine
- Top! fabric roof leaks£100–£400any
Costs are typical UK independent-garage prices including parts and labour. Main dealers usually charge more.
Best and worst Peugeot 108 years
How many Peugeot 108s from each year are still licensed today (DfT), coloured by how well that year survives compared with similar cars of the same age.
Years that outlast similar cars: 2014. No year falls off the road noticeably faster than similar cars.
Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate and common failures
First-time pass rate (2025)
Average UK car of the same age
MOT tests analysed (2014+ cars)
Peugeot 108s pass their MOT first time 4 points more often than the average UK car of the same age (81% vs 77%). Older cars fail more, so we compare like with like.
| First registered | Pass rate | Average UK car that age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 75% | 69% | 54k miles |
| 2015 | 77% | 72% | 51k miles |
| 2016 | 80% | 75% | 46k miles |
| 2017 | 83% | 78% | 40k miles |
| 2018 | 84% | 81% | 32k miles |
| 2019 | 86% | 84% | 25k miles |
| 2020 | 86% | 86% | 22k miles |
| 2021 | 90% | 87% | 18k miles |
| 2022 | 94% | 89% | 15k miles |
Most common MOT failures
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.33 per 100
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.24 per 100
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.91 per 100
- Tyres: has ply or cords exposed1.39 per 100
- Service brake performance: excessively binding1.34 per 100
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.32 per 100
- Tyres: has a tear1.31 per 100
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.15 per 100
Most common advisories
- Tyres: has a tear27.35 per 100
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.58 per 100
- Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.91 per 100
- Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.52 per 100
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.52 per 100
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.84 per 100
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.35 per 100
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.62 per 100
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results for 2025 (normal car tests). First-time pass counts faults fixed during the test as fails. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Does the Peugeot 108 have a timing belt or chain?
| Engine | Type | When | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 1KR | chain | durable | £400–£700 |
Peugeot 108 running costs
Road tax (from April 2017)
Road tax (before April 2017)
Insurance groups
Real-world economy
Servicing (independent)
Tyres
Warranty when new
Is the Peugeot 108 ULEZ compliant?
- Petrol and hybrid: compliant if Euro 4 — nearly all petrol cars from 2006, many from 2001.
- Same standards apply in Birmingham and Bristol Clean Air Zones (which charge private cars) and Scotland's LEZs in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee (which fine them). Check the exact car on TfL's vehicle checker.
Safety and practicality
Euro NCAP
Boot
Seats
Peugeot 108 vs rivals
| Model | On UK roads | Insurance | Boot | Best buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 108 | 75k | 2–8 | 196 l | 1.0 manual |
| Toyota Aygo | 279k | 2–8 | 168 l | 2014–2022 Mk2 1.0 manual |
| Citroen C1 | 147k | 1–8 | 196 l | 2014–2022 Mk2 1.0 manual |
| Hyundai i10 | 269k | 1–7 | 252 l | 2014+ i10 1.0/1.2 manual |
| Kia Picanto | 199k | 1–9 | 255 l | 2017+ JA 1.0/1.25 manual |
| Volkswagen up! | 130k | 1–10 | 251 l | 1.0 MPI 75 manual or up! GTI |
What to check when buying a used Peugeot 108
- Check roof seals on Top!
Peugeot 108 FAQ
›Is the Peugeot 108 reliable?
Generally, if you pick the right version. Best buy: 1.0 manual. Avoid: ETG automatic.
›What is the Peugeot 108 MOT pass rate?
81% of Peugeot 108s passed their MOT first time in 2025 (68,569 tests), better than the 77% average for cars of the same age. The most common failure: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
›What are the most common Peugeot 108 problems?
The costliest known faults are Clutch wear in town. Each one is listed by engine with typical UK repair costs above.
›Does the Peugeot 108 have a timing belt or chain?
1.0 1KR: chain.
›What is the best year Peugeot 108 to buy?
By DfT survival data, 2014, 2015, 2016 cars have outlasted comparable cars best. Condition and history still matter more than the year.
›How much does a Peugeot 108 cost to run?
Real-world economy: 1.0 VTi 50–58 mpg. Insurance groups 2–8. A minor service is about £110–£160 at an independent garage.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot 108?
Cars registered from April 2017 pay £200 a year (more if the list price was over £40k). Older cars pay by CO2 band, from £20 to £790.
›Is the Peugeot 108 ULEZ compliant?
Petrol and hybrid: compliant if Euro 4 — nearly all petrol cars from 2006, many from 2001.
How we build this guide
We combine official UK data with what independent garages see most often on this model.
- How many are still on the road: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, by year first used. The survival comparison is against cars of the same age.
- MOT pass rates, failures and mileage: DVSA anonymised MOT results — every normal car MOT in Great Britain for the year, compared with all cars of the same age.
- Road tax: GOV.UK rates from April 2026. ULEZ: TfL and Clean Air Zone emission standards.
- Faults and repair costs: known problems by engine code, priced at typical UK independent-garage rates including parts and labour.
- Insurance groups, mpg, servicing and tyres: typical ranges, not quotes. Your car's exact figures depend on the version and where you live.
This is a buying guide, not a mechanical inspection. A specific car's MOT history tells you far more than any model average — run a free check on it before you go and see it.
Sources: licensed counts and survival from DfT vehicle licensing statistics; road tax from GOV.UK (April 2026 rates). Faults, costs, mpg and insurance groups are typical ranges, not quotes. A guide, not a mechanical inspection.