Is the Peugeot 2008 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 115,273 MOT tests, around 79% of Peugeot 2008s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 61% petrol, 38% diesel. Every petrol 2008 in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel 2008s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 79%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 115,273
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2008 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 2008s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant567 tested | Likely compliant48 tested | Compliant175 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,954 tested | Likely compliant859 tested | Compliant1,658 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant13,481 tested | Likely compliant1,920 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant13,717 tested | Likely compliant2,223 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,947 tested | Likely compliant5,709 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,708 tested | Likely compliant8,760 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant6,190 tested | Check exact car11,064 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant5,218 tested | Check exact car10,599 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant1,317 tested | Likely charged2,116 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 2008
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015). Electric versions always comply.
- Petrol (61% of 2008s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (38% of 2008s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Electric (2% of 2008s tested): always compliant.
2008s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Peugeot can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 2008s fare at the MOT too: see the Peugeot 2008 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Peugeot 2008 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Peugeot 2008s in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 18,468 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
2008s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 40,756 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 71,874 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel 2008s likely to comply are from 2016. 8,760 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 72% of the time and averaged 50,987 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 2008's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (6.1% of tests); lights and electrics: "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (3.7%) and "not working on dipped beam" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 16.0% of tests.
Overall, 75% of 2008s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 45,910 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Peugeot models
About this data
Based on 115,273 first MOT tests of the Peugeot 2008 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 115,273 MOT tests say about the Peugeot 2008 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Peugeot 2008 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 79% of 2008s on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 2008 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 2008s first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 2008 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 2008s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 2008 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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