2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

17,211 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    253 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    195 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2021 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,211 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).