2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,996 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    624 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    344 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.8%
  2. Suspension17.3%
  3. Brakes13.4%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2014 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,996 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).