2016 Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech Active

Overview

• Make: Peugeot
• Model: 208
• Trim: Active
• Version: 1.2 PureTech Active Manual FWD Euro 6 5dr (81 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 40,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 81 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 104 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 Peugeot 208 Active is advertised with 40,000 miles, approximately 24,000 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £5,250, which is £783 above the AskCar estimate of £4,467. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 4,044 Peugeot 208 cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 48 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £700. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Edwards of Stafford, based in Stafford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £783 (17%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,467.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 4,044 priced Peugeot 208 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2016 Peugeot 208 with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,500: the median of the 154 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Peugeot 208 has been on sale for at least 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 September 2026 at £5,950. Its asking price is now £5,250, £700 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 September 2026: £5,950
• 22 September 2026: £5,500
• 16 October 2026: £5,250

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 13 December 2026.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 9 December 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 35,867 miles, which matches the advertised 40,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 24,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Peugeot 208 on AskCar.

Similar cars

38 other 2016 Peugeot 208 Active 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,795 to £6,495, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Peugeot 208 Active, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 38,740 miles. Price: £4,495, £755 less than this car. Dealer: Yorkshire Motor Group in Barnsley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-208-2016-6636760401cc
• 2016 Peugeot 208 Active, 1.2 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 42,537 miles. Price: £3,995, £1,255 less than this car. Dealer: Fame Cars in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-208-2016-4cf6649a367c
• 2016 Peugeot 208 Active, 1.2 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 36,000 miles. Price: £3,498, £1,752 less than this car. Dealer: Used Cars Supermarket in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-208-2016-051395f0180b

• The nearest: 2016 Peugeot 208 Active, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red, 18 miles from this car. Mileage: 49,717 miles. Price: £4,295, £955 less than this car. Dealer: Ideal Car Centre in Bilston. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-208-2016-bd727b322299