2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,523 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,523 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    463 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    263 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.5%
  2. Suspension12.2%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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: 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 2016 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2016 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,523 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).