Peugeot 2008 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Peugeot 2008. Check any 2008 by registration number below.

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79.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Peugeot Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Peugeot 2008 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Peugeot 2008 has an average MOT pass rate of 79.9%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Peugeot brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 2008 on the road.

The most common reasons a Peugeot 2008 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 2008 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the 2008 is around 36,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 2008, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Peugeot 2008, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Peugeot 2008 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 24,924 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2018

Based on 37,880 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

15.6%

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2017

Based on 39,766 vehicles

81.2%Good

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2016

Based on 43,610 vehicles

77.3%Good

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

23.7%

2015

Based on 40,210 vehicles

73.6%Average

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2014

Based on 37,038 vehicles

70.8%Average

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

29.0%

Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2013

Based on 32,000 vehicles

81.5%Good

Peugeot average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Peugeot 2008

The most common reasons a Peugeot 2008 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.8%

Suspension

13.8%

Brakes

11.5%

Tyres

10.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.8%

Peugeot 2008 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.8%

Front Offside

1.6%

Front

1.3%

Typical Mileage — Peugeot 2008

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 2008.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

36,000

miles

At 10 Years

70,000

miles

Other Peugeot Models

Compare MOT reliability across Peugeot models.

Peugeot 2008 GT Premium PureTech S/S A

94.1% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure EV

92.7% pass rate

Peugeot 5008

82.9% pass rate

Peugeot 2008 GT Premium PureTech S/S

92.9% pass rate

Peugeot 407

61.4% pass rate

Peugeot 208 Allure Premium EV

94.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Peugeot 2008

Peugeot 2008 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Peugeot 2008 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 2008?

The average MOT pass rate for the Peugeot 2008 is 79.9% compared to the Peugeot average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 2008 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.8%), Suspension (13.8%), Brakes (11.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 79.9%, the Peugeot 2008 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Peugeot 2008?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Peugeot 2008?

Typical mileage for the Peugeot 2008: 34,428 miles at 3 years, 56,012 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 2008 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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