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Peugeot 208 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Peugeot 208? 75% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Peugeot 208?

Most used Peugeot 208 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 75% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (75%)
From April 2017
75% of stock
Median CO₂
105 g/km

Three used Peugeot 208 models are currently available on Motoring Today, spanning model years from 2020 to 2024. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for any of these cars is straightforward but depends critically on its first-registration date. Unlike new cars, where the first year's VED is often included, used cars require buyers to factor in this ongoing cost. In the UK, VED for a used car is determined by two main factors: the car's first-registration date and its CO2 emissions and fuel type. For cars registered *before* 1 April 2017, VED is calculated purely based on CO2 emission bands. However, a different system applies to cars registered *from* 1 April 2017 onwards, which includes all the Peugeot 208 models currently listed. These vehicles incur a first-year rate (often paid by the original buyer) followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, for five years from the second year of registration. It's also important to note the changing landscape for fully electric vehicles; while many have historically been exempt from VED, this exemption is set to change. Because the precise VED figure varies for each individual vehicle based on its specific registration details and exact CO2 output, you should always check the full details of the specific Peugeot 208 you are interested in. This information will typically be available on the car's listing page or can be checked directly with the DVLA using its registration number.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

75% of Peugeot 208

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Peugeot 208 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Peugeot 208 in stock now — from £8,498

Peugeot 208
Fair price

Peugeot 208

2016 Allure S/s Auto

PetrolAutomatic20,606 mi2016
Band B · £20/yr
Finance available on request
£8,498
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Peugeot 208
Fair price

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£200/yr
£197/mo
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2024 Gt Puretech Mhev Auto

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Peugeot 208 (Diesel, Petrol), across 199 recorded variants.

Performance
67–205 bhp
Power
6.3s
0–60 mph (fastest)
143 mph
Top speed
999–1,598 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
0–83 mpg
Fuel economy
79–149 g/km
CO₂
£0
Road tax (VED)
5–34 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,973 mm
Length
2,004 mm
Width
1,460 mm
Height
2,538 mm
Wheelbase
1,080 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
4-star · tested 2019
71%
Safety assist

The Peugeot 208 Hatchback was tested by Euro NCAP in 2019 and was awarded a 4 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £10,195
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.2 Hybrid 136 GT 5dr e-DSC6AutomaticPetrol136 bhp54.5 - 65 mpg9728
1.2 Hybrid 100 Active 5dr e-DSC6AutomaticPetrol101 bhp54.9 - 65.9 mpg9622
Active Premium 1.2 PureTech 100 S&S 5dManualPetrol100 bhp48.8 - 56.7 mpg11219
1.2 PureTech 100 GT Premium 5dr EAT8AutomaticPetrol100 bhp44.3 - 50.3 mpg12320
Allure 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT8 auto S&S 5dAutomaticPetrol129 bhp46 - 51.9 mpg12124
Active 1.2 PureTech 100 S&S 5dManualPetrol100 bhp46.6 - 53 mpg12119
Active 1.2 PureTech 100 EAT8 auto S&S 5dAutomaticPetrol100 bhp44.3 - 50.3 mpg12719
Active 1.5 BlueHDi 100 S&S (01/2019 on) 5dManualDiesel99 bhp55.6 - 67 mpg86—
GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel98 bhp60.8 - 71.4 mpg10422
Tech Edition 1.2 PureTech 110 S&S 5dManualPetrol107 bhp46.5 - 49.8 mpg10618
Signature 1.2 PureTech 82 S&S 5dManualPetrol80 bhp46.6 - 51.5 mpg10811
Allure 1.6 BlueHDi 100 S&S 5dManualDiesel97 bhp—7921

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Peugeot 208?
A Peugeot 208 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Peugeot 208s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Peugeot 208?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, Vehicle Excise Duty involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with a surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000. Older cars are taxed based on their CO2 emission bands and fuel type.
How many Peugeot 208s are currently for sale?
There are 3 Peugeot 208s currently for sale, spanning model years from 2020 to 2024. This information was last updated on 20 August 2026.

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