2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot 3008 MOT pass rate and common faults

18,575 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    909 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    717 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    139 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Suspension4.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 Peugeot 3008?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2018 Peugeot 3008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,575 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 3008?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 3008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).