2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,583 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    355 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    306 marked dangerous
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Body & chassis6.3%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Suspension1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.9%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2018 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2018 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,583 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 2008?

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

Is the 2018 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).