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PEUGEOT 208 Common

As of 2026 Q1, 265,626 PEUGEOT 208s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5,402 (2.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

PEUGEOT 208 car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
265,626
259,074 licensed6,552 SORN
▲ 5,402 (+2.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 265,626 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 66k 133k 199k 266k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 265,626 on the road.

Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 265,622 on the road today
Petrol 75%Diesel 15%Electric 6%Hybrid 3%Other 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 208

The Peugeot 208 is a supermini car produced by the French automaker Peugeot. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 and positioned below the larger 308, the 208 replaced the 207 in 2012, and the second generation model was introduced in 2019.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

PEUGEOT 208 — questions & answers

How many PEUGEOT 208 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 265,626 PEUGEOT 208 were still registered in the UK — 259,074 licensed and on the road, plus 6,552 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the PEUGEOT 208 rare?

The PEUGEOT 208 is common, with 265,626 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the PEUGEOT 208 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of PEUGEOT 208 on UK roads rose by 5,402 (2.1%).

What fuel do most PEUGEOT 208 use?

Most PEUGEOT 208 run on petrol — about 75% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric, hybrid, other.

When did the PEUGEOT 208 peak?

The PEUGEOT 208 peaked at 265,626 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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