2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,732 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    119 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    72 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.8%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes18.5%
  4. Tyres11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Body & chassis8.0%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2011 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2011 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,732 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).