2013 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
71,927 MOT tests on the 2013 Peugeot 3008 are in this dataset, and 74.7% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 20.2% of the time, so this is 5.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests against 10.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and coil spring — stop lamp alone was recorded 6,604 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.1% versus 14.3%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 24.1% of the time against 25.3% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 21.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 14,090 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.8% | 7,750 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.5% | 5,412 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.1% | 4,396 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 2,771 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 2,758 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 6,604 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 6,175 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 4,408 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 3,912 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 3,885 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 3,257 |
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 | 29.0% | 20,860 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.1% | 18,787 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.5% | 13,332 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 8,293 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.8% | 6,316 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 3,047 |
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 | 1,271 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 16,430 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 29,975 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 17,692 | 28.9% |
| 120-150k | 5,072 | 30.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,472 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 69,107 | 25.3% |
| Petrol | 2,782 | 24.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,363 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 14,618 | 23.4% |
| 2023 | 14,687 | 25.6% |
| 2024 | 14,436 | 27.2% |
| 2025 | 13,823 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 3008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.8% 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.
- Brakes (7.5% 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.
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 2013 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
74.7% of the 71,927 2013 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Peugeot 3008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by suspension (10.8%).
Does the 2013 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 0-30k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 71,927 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.