2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot 4007 MOT pass rate and common faults

318 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension34.6%
  2. Lights & electrics33.0%
  3. Brakes22.6%
  4. Steering11.9%
  5. Tyres11.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Body & chassis5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.7%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2008 Peugeot 4007?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2008 Peugeot 4007 cars passed their MOT first time, across 318 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot 4007?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 4007 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).