2017 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 94,995 MOT tests, the 2017 Peugeot 3008 recorded an 85.9% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and suspension (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, joints and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 3,598 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.4% in the 0-30k band and 18.4% in the 150k+ band, a 11.0-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 12.5% fail against 15.3% for diesel, a 2.8-point gap across 94,995 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 4,163 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.3% | 4,115 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 3,354 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 3,097 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 2,919 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 2,722 |
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 | 3,598 |
| 2 | Joints | 2,959 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2,229 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 1,761 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,741 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 1,690 |
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 | 23.5% | 22,373 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 20,212 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 8,162 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.7% | 7,322 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 4,295 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 4,172 |
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 | 18,988 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 48,742 | 13.7% |
| 60-90k | 21,631 | 19.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,649 | 21.2% |
| 120-150k | 784 | 20.9% |
| 150k+ | 196 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 54,411 | 15.3% |
| Petrol | 40,584 | 12.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,145 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 18,553 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 19,093 | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 19,528 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 19,676 | 18.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 3008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Suspension (4.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2017 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 94,995 2017 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Peugeot 3008?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by suspension (4.3%).
Does the 2017 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 94,995 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.