2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

19,097 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,097 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    742 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    763 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    312 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Body & chassis2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2019 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,097 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).