The Right Wiper Blades for your Peugeot 208 & How to Fit Them
The Peugeot 208 has been one of the most popular small hatchbacks in the UK for decades, so it is important to know which...
The Peugeot 208 – together with its successful predecessors the 205, 206 and 207 – has been counted among the most popular small hatchbacks in the UK for decades, so it is important to know which wiper blades you need for your model.
How to check which wiper blades fit a Peugeot 208
The Peugeot 208 was launched under its most recent moniker in 2012, though it follows a long line of small Peugeot hatchbacks that date back to the 1980s.
Beginning with the Peugeot 205 in 1983, that was succeeded by the Peugeot 206 in 1999 before the Peugeot 207 came in 2006. The latest 208 nameplate arrived in 2012 and has since gone to span two distinct generations with the most recent major update coming in 2019.
As there has been a change in the wiper blade size needed for the Peugeot 208 since it was launched, it is therefore important to check which model you have to ensure you are purchasing the correct wiper blades for your Peugeot.
If you don’t know the age of your 208 or which generation you are driving, don’t worry, simply use Wiperblades.co.uk’s vehicle registration tool to find out exactly what you need.
Forget trawling the shops to find complicated codes, just input your registration and the results will return only wiper blades that are specific for your Peugeot 208 – nice and easy!
Peugeot 208 Wiper Blades – 2012-2019 (First Generation)
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 16-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 14-inch Push Button Flat Wiper Blade
The 2012-2019 Peugeot 208 has a 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 16-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands, including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing 26-inch and 16-inch blades for the driver and passenger side, and one 12-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.
How To Fit Peugeot 208 Wiper Blades (2012-2019) – Push Button
A Push Button wiper blade fittings features a square button that when pressed, releases the wiper blade. Remove it entirely by lifting the wiper blade up. Once this is done, simply slide the new wiper blade down over arm and it will lock securely into place. Listen for the click.
Peugeot 208 Wiper Blades – 2019-2026 (Second Generation)
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 24-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 16-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 12-inch Push Button Flat Wiper Blade
The 2019-2026 Peugeot 208 has a 24-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 16-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
This model reflects a facelifted version of the second-generation model, which has a different wiper blade size than earlier registered models.
If you’re unsure which wiper blade fitting you need for your 208, use our registration search tool for wiper blade results that are guaranteed to fit your vehicle.
These wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands, including Bosch, Lucas, Aerowiper and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing 24-inch blades for the drivers’ side and 16-inch blades for the passenger side, or can be sold individually.
How To Fit Peugeot 208 Wiper Blades (2019-Current) – Push Button
A Push Button wiper blade fittings features a square button that when pressed, releases the wiper blade. Remove it entirely by lifting the wiper blade up. Once this is done, simply slide the new wiper blade down over arm and it will lock securely into place. Listen for the click.
Push Button Wiper Blade Fitting Video
When Is The Right Time To Change My Wiper Blades?
Wiper blades undergo a lot of stress when they are fixed to your car. As well as being a moving component exposed to the elements, the materials will inevitably wear down gradually when in use as they are making constant contact with the windscreen.
Indeed, wiper blades cope with more than simply wiping away water from your windscreen during rainy conditions – UV rays from the sun, deposits of oil from other cars around you, bugs and unforeseen debris all take their toll on them.
Wiper blades are designed to be durable and sturdy to withstand these challenges but they will ultimately wear down over time and if you don’t replace them, they could be classified as dangerous or illegal –your car won’t pass an MOT if this is the case.
So how do you know when to replace them? When driving, you might notice over time that the rubber blades will clear the windscreen less evenly, leaving some streaks of moisture in places. They may also start to squeak as the rubber encounters friction on the windscreen.
Regardless, it is recommended you change your wiper blades every 12 months to ensure you are getting optimum windscreen wiping performance.
If in doubt, you can inspect them close up and assess the blades for any blemishes, such as chips, tears and unevenness. If this occurs, then the time has come to get new wiper blades.
