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BU13 TLX

2013 Peugeot 208

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,991 mi
Last recorded73,991 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 TLX
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex able part broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex able part broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,942 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 69,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe to flexi-pipe connection flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,318 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe to flexi-pipe connection flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot outer clip insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,485 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,503 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,543 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 49,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 18,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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BU13 TLX is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU13 TLX is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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