2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

705 MOT tests in 2024. 43.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time43.4%
Failed or needed repairs56.6%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 705 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
    92 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    43 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics49.9%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Brakes25.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.2%
  5. Tyres13.0%
  6. Body & chassis10.4%
  7. Steering9.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2009 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 43.4% of 2009 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 705 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).