2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,668 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,668 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working10.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
    126 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
    96 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    72 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.1%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Tyres14.5%
  4. Suspension14.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Steering5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.6%

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 2014 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2014 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,668 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).