2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,703 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,703 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    576 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure2.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    378 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.6%
  2. Body & chassis19.6%
  3. Suspension8.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  5. Brakes7.8%
  6. Tyres6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2014 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,703 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).