2017 Peugeot 2008 — MOT failures & pass rate
96,122 MOT tests on the 2017 Peugeot 2008 are in this dataset, and 85.5% of them passed. That is 2.6 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.5% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), joints and headlamp — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 5,844 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.6% in the 0-30k band and 28.2% in the 150k+ band, a 20.6-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.5pp more often than petrol ones (16.1% vs 13.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 9,160 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 5,413 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.0% | 3,868 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 3,129 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 1,853 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.6% | 1,514 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 5,844 |
| 2 | Joints | 5,092 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 3,122 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2,275 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 2,029 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,914 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 23,873 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.7% | 23,718 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 8,859 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 8,307 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.9% | 7,581 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.2% | 4,958 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 26,183 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 50,046 | 15.3% |
| 60-90k | 16,927 | 20.8% |
| 90-120k | 2,620 | 24.7% |
| 120-150k | 306 | 29.7% |
| 150k+ | 39 | 28.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 62,586 | 13.6% |
| Diesel | 33,536 | 16.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,215 | 8.8% |
| 2022 | 18,771 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 19,401 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 19,729 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 20,006 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 2008
On a 2017 2008, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Peugeot 2008s pass their MOT?
85.5% of the 96,122 2017 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot 2008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (5.6%).
Does the 2017 2008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 28.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,122 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.