2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,905 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.7%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,905 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    440 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    260 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    157 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2021 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,905 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).