2014 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Peugeot 3008 passed 77.9% of its 51,730 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 18.0% of the time, so this is 4.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.1%) and suspension (8.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, coil spring and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 2,936 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.4% in the 0-30k band and 28.5% in the 150k+ band, a 16.2-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.0pp more often than petrol ones (22.1% vs 20.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 5,728 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.8% | 4,567 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.6% | 3,415 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.5% | 3,383 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 2,179 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 1,696 |
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 | 2,936 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 2,613 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 2,502 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 2,316 |
| 5 | Joints | 2,262 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 1,803 |
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 | 27.9% | 14,455 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.6% | 12,234 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.9% | 7,201 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 5,187 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.8% | 4,035 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 1,600 |
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 | 1,610 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 16,139 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 21,074 | 23.2% |
| 90-120k | 9,687 | 26.9% |
| 120-150k | 2,470 | 28.4% |
| 150k+ | 746 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 50,266 | 22.1% |
| Petrol | 1,446 | 20.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,177 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 10,264 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 10,534 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 10,473 | 24.5% |
| 2025 | 10,282 | 26.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 3008
On a 2014 3008, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.8% 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 (6.6% 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 2014 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 51,730 2014 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Peugeot 3008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.1% of tests, followed by suspension (8.8%).
Does the 2014 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 28.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 51,730 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.