2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,440 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    235 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    211 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    96 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes5.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.2%

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 2021 Peugeot 5008?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2021 Peugeot 5008 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,440 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Peugeot 5008?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Peugeot 5008 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).