Is the Peugeot 208 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 195,515 MOT tests, around 85% of Peugeot 208s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 8% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 7%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% petrol, 20% diesel. Every petrol 208 in the data (2012 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel 208s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 85%
- Likely charged
- 8%
- Depends on the car
- 7%
- MOT tests analysed
- 195,515
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208 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 208s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant548 tested | Likely compliant13 tested | Compliant108 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant10,066 tested | Likely compliant325 tested | Compliant2,788 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant16,076 tested | Likely compliant972 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant14,013 tested | Likely compliant1,348 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant15,281 tested | Likely compliant2,415 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant21,399 tested | Likely compliant4,524 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant21,977 tested | Check exact car5,772 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant21,607 tested | Check exact car7,723 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant23,791 tested | Likely charged9,941 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant9,572 tested | Likely charged5,220 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 208
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 (79% of 208s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (20% of 208s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Electric (1% of 208s tested): always compliant.
208s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (7% 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 208s fare at the MOT too: see the Peugeot 208 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Peugeot 208 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Peugeot 208s in this data were first registered between 2012 and 2021. 2013 was the most common year, with 33,733 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
208s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 48,067 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 70,400 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 208s likely to comply are from 2016. 4,524 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 47,986 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 208'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" (4.0% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working on dipped beam" (3.0%) and "not working" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.7% of tests.
Overall, 73% of 208s passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 50,468 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Peugeot models
About this data
Based on 195,515 first MOT tests of the Peugeot 208 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 195,515 MOT tests say about the Peugeot 208 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Peugeot 208 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 85% of 208s on the road are likely compliant and 8% 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 208 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 208s first registered from 2012 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 208 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 208s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 208 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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