Peugeot 3008: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 6.8% of Peugeot 3008 MOT tests — 53,211 tests out of 783,669. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,640 | 15.3% |
| 2010 | 61,002 | 13.6% |
| 2011 | 70,294 | 13.3% |
| 2012 | 70,339 | 10.6% |
| 2013 | 71,927 | 10.8% |
| 2014 | 51,730 | 8.8% |
| 2015 | 49,495 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 40,217 | 7.5% |
| 2017 | 94,995 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 105,848 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 86,378 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 39,118 | 0.6% |
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.