2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,632 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working10.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    758 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    529 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.6%
  2. Suspension20.9%
  3. Brakes15.8%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Body & chassis6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

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: 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 2013 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2013 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,632 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).