2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,425 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.6% in the 60-90k group versus 5.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,425

MOT tests analysed

7.8%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.0%	96
2	Brakes	2.7%	65
3	Visibility	1.9%	46
4	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	41
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.3%	8
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	79
2	Brake pads	60
3	Headlamp aim	39
4	Washers	34
5	Wipers	18
6	Brake discs	15

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.9%	530
2	Brakes	16.6%	402
3	Other defects	7.4%	179
4	Visibility	1.4%	35
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.2%	30
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	9

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 3008 P- S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,386	5.3%
30-60k	992	11.0%
60-90k	45	15.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 3008 P- S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	57	3.5%
2024	1,190	6.9%
2025	1,178	8.9%

What to check before buying a 2021 3008 P- S/S

Before buying a 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.

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.
Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.

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 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/Ss pass their MOT?

92.2% of the 2,425 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 3008 P- S/S?

Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).

Does the 2021 3008 P- S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,425 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.