2011 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
13,317 MOT tests on the 2011 Peugeot 5008 are in this dataset, and 72.2% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (23.7% fail rate), the 2011 5008 comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests against 11.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp aim and ball joint — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,083 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.8% versus 11.8%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.3% of the time against 27.9% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 32.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 26.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 2,362 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.8% | 1,578 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.6% | 1,144 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.3% | 973 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.3% | 842 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 588 |
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 | 1,083 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 770 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 767 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 664 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 599 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 573 |
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 | 32.8% | 4,365 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.9% | 3,720 |
| 3 | Brakes | 26.4% | 3,509 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 1,919 |
| 5 | Other defects | 13.5% | 1,802 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.1% | 1,613 |
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 | 34 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 791 | 22.0% |
| 60-90k | 3,282 | 26.5% |
| 90-120k | 4,941 | 28.2% |
| 120-150k | 2,655 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 1,613 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,468 | 27.9% |
| Petrol | 849 | 27.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,122 | 26.4% |
| 2022 | 2,981 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 2,733 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 2,431 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 2,050 | 30.0% |
What to check before buying a 2011 5008
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.8% 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.
- Brakes (8.6% 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
How many 2011 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
72.2% of the 13,317 2011 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests, followed by suspension (11.8%).
Does the 2011 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 29.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,317 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.