Peugeot 3008: brakes MOT failures
Of the 783,669 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.2% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,640 | 9.7% |
| 2010 | 61,002 | 8.2% |
| 2011 | 70,294 | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 70,339 | 8.0% |
| 2013 | 71,927 | 7.5% |
| 2014 | 51,730 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 49,495 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 40,217 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 94,995 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 105,848 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 86,378 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 39,118 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 25,794 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 10,543 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 302 | 1.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.