Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Peugeot 3008 appears in 783,669 MOT tests spanning model years 2008–2025, and 81.5% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (15.7% fail rate), the 3008 comes out 2.8pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
Best and worst 3008 years
Ranked across 3008 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2022 (92.3% pass rate); the weakest is 2009 (67.9%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.5%) and suspension (6.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and coil spring — tread depth alone was recorded 34,678 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.6% in the 0-30k band and 30.4% in the 150k+ band, a 22.8-point spread — more than double.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 10.0% fail against 20.7% for diesel, a 10.7-point gap across 578,286 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every 3008 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,640 | 67.9% | 32.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 61,002 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 70,294 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 70,339 | 74.9% | 25.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 71,927 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 51,730 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 49,495 | 80.8% | 19.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 40,217 | 80.8% | 19.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 94,995 | 85.9% | 14.1% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 105,848 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 86,378 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 39,118 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 25,794 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 10,543 | 92.3% | 7.7% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 302 | 95.0% | 5.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 74,113 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.8% | 53,176 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 43,494 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.2% | 40,720 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 24,025 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 23,523 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.7% | 13,224 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 10,565 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 34,678 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26,364 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 25,060 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 22,894 |
| 5 | Joints | 22,265 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 22,167 |
| 7 | Position lamp | 20,243 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 19,949 |
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 | 26.7% | 209,143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.5% | 176,550 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.2% | 103,546 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 64,554 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 59,590 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 33,762 |
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 | 138,269 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 271,015 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 202,831 | 22.6% |
| 90-120k | 118,623 | 27.9% |
| 120-150k | 40,584 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 12,282 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 566,654 | 20.7% |
| Petrol | 204,885 | 13.0% |
| Hybrid | 11,632 | 10.0% |
| Electric | 349 | 26.9% |
| Other | 149 | 21.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127,483 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 148,840 | 17.5% |
| 2023 | 161,668 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 170,527 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 175,151 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 3008
- 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.
- Suspension (6.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.5% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 3008?
81.5% of the 783,669 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.5% fail rate, across model years 2008–2025.
What does the Peugeot 3008 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, then suspension (6.8%).
Which 3008 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 92.3% and 2009 the weakest at 67.9%, from 10,543 and 5,640 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 3008 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 30.4% for 150k+, a 22.8-point difference.
Is the hybrid or diesel 3008 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the hybrid fails 10.0% of the time against 20.7% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 783,669 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.