2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,721 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,721 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    88 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    79 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    54 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Tyres12.0%
  3. Brakes11.6%
  4. Suspension10.2%
  5. Body & chassis6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

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 2015 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2015 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,721 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).