2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,267 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,267 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    786 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    420 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Suspension21.1%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Steering7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Body & chassis5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%

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 2012 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2012 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,267 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 3008?

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

Is the 2012 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).