2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,940 MOT tests in 2024. 47.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time47.1%
Failed or needed repairs52.9%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,940 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    158 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    74 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.1%
  2. Suspension26.3%
  3. Brakes18.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  6. Tyres10.7%
  7. Body & chassis9.6%
  8. Steering7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%

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 2010 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 47.1% of 2010 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,940 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).