Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 17 model years and 187,440 tests, the Peugeot 5008 passes its MOT 80.0% of the time. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (14.8% fail rate), the 5008 comes out 5.1pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
Best and worst 5008 years
Ranked across 5008 years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 89.3% of 2021 examples pass against 69.8% of 2010 ones.
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests against 7.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, tread depth and brake pads — stop lamp alone was recorded 8,631 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 29.2% in the 150k+ band, a 19.5-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 13.7% fail against 22.0% for diesel, a 8.4-point gap across 187,433 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.1% in 2021 to 19.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every 5008 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 147 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 15,721 | 69.8% | 30.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 13,317 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 14,499 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 16,100 | 72.4% | 27.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 11,529 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 11,368 | 77.2% | 22.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 11,146 | 78.5% | 21.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 4,513 | 81.2% | 18.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 29,749 | 85.7% | 14.3% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 26,309 | 86.9% | 13.1% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 16,392 | 87.2% | 12.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 12,126 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 4,258 | 88.8% | 11.3% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 251 | 92.8% | 7.2% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 21,052 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 13,272 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 11,206 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 9,912 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 7,353 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 5,635 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 3,256 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.5% | 2,881 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 8,631 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 7,839 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7,097 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6,971 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 5,201 |
| 6 | Washers | 4,965 |
| 7 | Joints | 4,729 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 4,581 |
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 | 28.8% | 54,053 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.6% | 44,232 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.6% | 23,626 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.4% | 19,470 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 16,073 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 11,072 |
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 | 33,404 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 62,797 | 16.2% |
| 60-90k | 41,963 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 29,086 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 13,134 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 7,038 | 29.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 140,828 | 22.0% |
| Petrol | 46,605 | 13.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,443 | 21.1% |
| 2022 | 33,623 | 20.2% |
| 2023 | 38,116 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 43,225 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | 45,033 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot 5008
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% 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 (6.0% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 5008?
80.0% of the 187,440 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 20.0% fail rate, across model years 2009–2025.
What does the Peugeot 5008 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, then tyres (7.1%).
Which 5008 years are best and worst for MOT results?
2021 has the best pass rate at 89.3% and 2010 the weakest at 69.8%, from 12,126 and 15,721 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect 5008 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 29.2% for 150k+, a 19.5-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel 5008 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 13.7% of the time against 22.0% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 187,440 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.