2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,166 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,166 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    121 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    91 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Body & chassis18.4%
  3. Suspension12.2%
  4. Brakes9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure11.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Peugeot 2008?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2013 Peugeot 2008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,166 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 2008?

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

Is the 2013 Peugeot 2008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).