2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,225 MOT tests in 2024. 71.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time71.9%
Failed or needed repairs28.1%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    493 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    419 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.3%
  2. Body & chassis10.0%
  3. Brakes6.2%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Suspension3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure7.5%

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 2017 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 71.9% of 2017 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,225 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).