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PEUGEOT 208 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 272,420 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 9,750 (3.7%) 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 Q2
272,420
265,364 licensed7,056 SORN
▲ 9,750 (+3.7%) yr/yr
Peak: 272,420 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 68k 136k 204k 272k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 272,420 on the road.

Rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 272,417 on the road today
Petrol 75%Diesel 14%Electric 7%Hybrid 5%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 Q2, 272,420 PEUGEOT 208 were still registered in the UK — 265,364 licensed and on the road, plus 7,056 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the PEUGEOT 208 rare?

The PEUGEOT 208 is common, with 272,420 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,315 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 9,750 (3.7%).

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 272,420 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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