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2013 Peugeot 208 Xy MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 208 Xy models manufactured in 2013, based on 76 real MOT test results.

88.2%
Pass Rate
11.8%
Fail Rate
76
Total Tests
29,097
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2013 Peugeot 208 Xy MOT Analysis

The 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy has an MOT pass rate of 88.2% based on 76 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,097 miles on the odometer. With a 11.8% failure rate, the 2013 208 Xy is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy is Brakes, responsible for 5.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 1.3%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 1.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (76 tests)

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall 208 Xy page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes5.3%4
2Body, Chassis, Structure1.3%1
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.3%1
4Road Wheels1.3%1
5Suspension1.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,097 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes1.81% per 10K miBody & Structure0.45% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.45% per 10K miWheels0.45% per 10K miSuspension0.45% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes1.815.3%4
Body & Structure0.451.3%1
Lamps & Electrical0.451.3%1
Wheels0.451.3%1
Suspension0.451.3%1

Mileage Statistics

29,097
Mean
28,430
Median
17,932
25th Percentile
42,474
75th Percentile
4.06% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy has an MOT pass rate of 88.2% based on 76 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,097 miles on the odometer. With a 11.8% failure rate, the 2013 208 Xy is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 29,097 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Brakes — 5.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 5.3% of MOT failures on 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Body, chassis, structure — 1.3% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 2013 Peugeot 208 Xy models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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