2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,690 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,690 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    382 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    361 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    249 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

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 2020 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2020 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,690 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot 3008?

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

Is the 2020 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).