2016 Peugeot 5008 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,146 MOT tests, the 2016 Peugeot 5008 recorded a 78.5% pass rate. That is 7.8 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 13.7%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.0% of all tests — 7.1 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp aim and tread depth — stop lamp alone was recorded 937 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.7% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 29.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 1,779 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.8% | 984 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 665 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.6% | 509 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.4% | 380 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 320 |
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 | 937 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 555 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 550 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 492 |
| 5 | Joints | 453 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 412 |
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 | 29.7% | 3,310 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.2% | 2,695 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.3% | 1,146 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 9.3% | 1,031 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 992 |
| 6 | Suspension | 7.5% | 840 |
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 | 797 | 15.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,561 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,480 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,332 | 23.6% |
| 120-150k | 535 | 22.1% |
| 150k+ | 440 | 20.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,064 | 21.6% |
| Petrol | 82 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,178 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 2,234 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 2,256 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 2,268 | 22.8% |
| 2025 | 2,210 | 23.7% |
What to check before buying a 2016 5008
On a 2016 5008, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (8.8% 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
How many 2016 Peugeot 5008s pass their MOT?
78.5% of the 11,146 2016 Peugeot 5008 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Peugeot 5008?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by tyres (8.8%).
Does the 2016 5008 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,146 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.