2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,213 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
    187 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    119 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    97 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.3%
  2. Suspension20.5%
  3. Brakes17.9%
  4. Tyres14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.3%
  7. Steering5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%

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: position 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 2013 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2013 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,213 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Peugeot 5008?

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

Is the 2013 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).