2015 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
49,495 MOT tests on the 2015 Peugeot 3008 are in this dataset, and 80.8% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (15.8% fail rate), the 2015 3008 comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
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 headlamp — tread depth alone was recorded 2,562 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.5% versus 10.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 18.7% of the time against 19.3% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 4,718 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.8% | 3,356 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.2% | 3,051 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.4% | 2,685 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 1,808 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,222 |
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 | 2,562 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,038 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 1,906 |
| 4 | Joints | 1,712 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,658 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 1,630 |
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 | 26.1% | 12,933 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.6% | 11,187 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.3% | 5,569 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 4,201 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.3% | 3,615 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 2,114 |
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 | 3,374 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 21,391 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 17,650 | 21.8% |
| 90-120k | 5,574 | 24.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,228 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 278 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 47,695 | 19.3% |
| Petrol | 1,800 | 18.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,630 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 9,842 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | 10,030 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 10,042 | 21.4% |
| 2025 | 9,951 | 23.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 3008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (6.2% 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 2015 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
80.8% of the 49,495 2015 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Peugeot 3008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by suspension (6.8%).
Does the 2015 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 49,495 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.