2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,021 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,021 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.2%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.4%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    575 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    413 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.8%
  2. Body & chassis13.8%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Brakes5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure7.7%

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 2016 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2016 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,021 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).