Peugeot 108 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot 108 is a city car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 101 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 248 of 442, and 18.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.6% of tests).
Ranked 248 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 6 of 26 city cars
In 2024, 75,867 Peugeot 108s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 18.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot 108 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 8.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
18.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
8.5%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,500
Typical age at test: 7 years
Peugeot 108 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot 108 MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0% of tests
What the Peugeot 108 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Brakes | 5.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 4.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 3.6% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 1.8% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.2% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 89% less often |
What MPG does the Peugeot 108 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 108 ranges from 58.9 to 74.3mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2014–2023). A typical petrol version manages 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Peugeot 108 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 108 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
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Official figures for 14 versions sold in the UK between 2014 and 2023.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
58.9–74.3 mpg
CO2
88–109 g/km
Power
72 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 1.0L S&S 5-speed manual72 PS · M5 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 109g | £200 | 27% |
| 108 1.0L 7272 PS · M5 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| 108 1.0L 72 2-Tronic72 PS · A5 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – | – |
| 108 1.0i 68M5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 68.9 mpg | 95g | £200 | – |
| 108 PureTech VTi 1.2 82M5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £200 | – |
| 108 1.0i 72M5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 68.9 mpg | 93g | £200 | – |
| 108 1.0i 72 2-TronicAMT5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 67.3 mpg | 95g | £200 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68 2-TronicAMT5 · listed 2017 | Petrol | 67.3 mpg | 97g | £200 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68 Stop&StartM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 74.3 mpg | 88g | £20 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68 Stop-StartM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 74.3 mpg | 88g | £20 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68 Stop-StartManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 74.3 mpg | 88g | £20 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68Manual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 68.9 mpg | 95g | £20 | – |
| 108 1.0i 68 2-TronicAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 67.3 mpg | 97g | £20 | – |
| 108 VTi 1.2 82Manual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 65.7 mpg | 99g | £20 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Peugeot 108 costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot 108 reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Peugeot 108 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 101 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot 108?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.6% of tests. It fails on brakes and exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Peugeot 108 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 108 ranges from 58.9 to 74.3mpg across the 14 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2014–2023). A typical petrol version manages 68.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot 108?
Any Peugeot 108 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 108 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 a year.
›How many Peugeot 108s fail their MOT?
18.0% of Peugeot 108s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 8.5% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot 108 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.