Known APK problem
Peugeot 208 II: lights
On the Peugeot 208 II the APK inspector finds lights problems 50% more often than on cars of the same age: at 3–4 years 9.3%, against about 6.2% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken bulbs, misaligned headlights or damaged light units.
How to check it at the viewing
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Ask the seller: Have the headlights been aligned, and has there been moisture in the light units?
By age
Share of inspected Peugeot 208 IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | 208 II | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | B | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× |
| 5 – 6 years | B | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.9× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 3–4 years
| Model | Lights | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 208 II | 9.3% | 1.5× |
| Mitsubishi Space Star | 7.2% | 1.1× |
| Opel Corsa F | 7.7% | 1.2× |
| Renault Clio V | 5.4% | 0.8× |
| Suzuki Swift V | 5.1% | 0.8× |
| Ford Fiesta VII | 8.1% | 1.3× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot 208 II often have lights problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 3–4 years the inspector found a lights defect on 9.3% of inspected Peugeot 208 IIs, against about 6.2% of all cars of the same age (1.5×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the lights on a used Peugeot 208 II?
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know