Peugeot 2008: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 8.1% of Peugeot 2008 MOT tests — 55,427 tests out of 682,599. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21,895 | 11.3% |
| 2014 | 98,726 | 11.1% |
| 2015 | 105,281 | 9.9% |
| 2016 | 109,539 | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 96,122 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 89,218 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 67,717 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 37,870 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 38,552 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 16,692 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 867 | 1.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.