2021 Peugeot 3008 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Peugeot 3008 passed 91.8% of its 25,794 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.1%, so the 2021 3008 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and brakes (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 748 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 3008 fails 6.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.2% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 1.6pp more often than petrol ones (9.3% vs 7.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 1,273 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 545 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 423 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 421 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 100 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 89 |
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 | 748 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 515 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 412 |
| 4 | Washers | 299 |
| 5 | Wipers | 157 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 113 |
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 | 23.3% | 6,006 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 3,700 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 1,749 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 482 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 455 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 119 |
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 | 13,020 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 11,179 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,403 | 11.3% |
| 90-120k | 177 | 10.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 12,346 | 7.7% |
| Diesel | 8,570 | 8.3% |
| Hybrid | 4,878 | 9.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 472 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 12,830 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 12,470 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 3008
On a 2021 3008, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (2.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% 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 2021 Peugeot 3008s pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 25,794 2021 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Peugeot 3008?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (2.1%).
Does the 2021 3008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 25,794 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.