2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,852 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,852 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    271 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    213 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 5008?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2018 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,852 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).