2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,448 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    913 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    536 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.8%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Body & chassis5.6%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Lights & electrics5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2017 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2017 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,448 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 3008?

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

Is the 2017 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).