2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

740 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 740 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
    50 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    50 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.9%
  2. Tyres13.1%
  3. Brakes10.3%
  4. Suspension7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%

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: 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 2017 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2017 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 740 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).