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Peugeot 2008 reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 870,247 MOT tests of cars first registered 2013–2023.

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76.9%pass first time
−4.3 ptsvs typical car
Beats 16%of cars
870,247MOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot 2008 passes its MOT first time on 76.9% of tests, 4.3 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (81.2%). That puts it ahead of 16% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2022 2008 does best (beats 39% of cars) and the 2017 worst (beats 6%).

Of its engines, the 1.5 Diesel does best (beats 19%) and the Electric worst (beats 14%).

Better than average on visibility.

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.7×as often as a typical car
Body & structure6.1×as often as a typical car
Drive shaft (CV) joints10.1×as often as a typical car
Number plate lights6.7×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%100%34567891011121388%82%73%65%60%56%
Peugeot 2008Typical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2013
Beats 20%
2014
Beats 18%
2015
Beats 18%
2016
Beats 13%
2017
Beats 6%
2018
Beats 10%
2019
Beats 24%
2020
Beats 37%
2021
Beats 20%
2022
Beats 39%
2023
Beats 56%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol2013–2023480,05979.8%Beats 16%E
1.6 Diesel2013–2018296,36172.0%Beats 16%E
Electric2020–202329,32984.7%Beats 14%E
1.4 Diesel2013–201528,44368.4%Beats 15%E
1.5 Diesel2018–202120,10981.6%Beats 19%E
1.6 Petrol2013–201515,94676.1%Beats 37%D

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 2.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 3.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 9.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.8% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 9.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−3.8 ptsTyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.0 ptsBrakes: 3.8% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.2 ptsSuspension: 3.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.4 ptsExhaust: 2.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.0 ptsSuspension: 3.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.8% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 9.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 2.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 9.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights−3.8 ptsTyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.0 ptsBrakes: 3.8% of tests fail on brakes, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.2 ptsSuspension: 3.2% of tests fail on suspension, against 3.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+0.4 ptsExhaust: 2.3% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−1.0 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 9.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 5.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Lights & electrics
9.1% vs 5.4%
Body & structure
6.6% vs 1.1%
Tyres
4.5% vs 5.6%
Brakes
3.8% vs 3.5%
Suspension
3.2% vs 3.6%
Visibility
2.8% vs 3.6%
Emissions & leaks
2.3% vs 1.3%
Steering
0.4% vs 0.7%
Seat belts & airbags
0.4% vs 0.4%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.2%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Number plate lights 6.7× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Headlight bulbs & units 3.3× typical
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Exhaust system 5.4× typical
    Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath.
  • Brake discs 2.6× typical
    Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge.
  • Exhaust emissions (catalyst) 3.6× typical
    Check past MOT emissions readings in the car's history: rising readings can mean catalyst or sensor problems.
  • Suspension ball joints 2.0× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k95%86%76%67%60%56%55%57%
Peugeot 2008Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Drive shaft (CV) joints5.0%0.5%10.1×
Number plate lights3.6%0.5%6.7×
Headlight bulbs & units3.1%0.9%3.3×
Tyre tread depth2.1%1.9%1.1×
Tyre damage & cracking2.1%3.2%0.6×
Headlight aim2.0%1.9%1.1×
Brake pads1.9%1.7%1.1×
Exhaust system1.7%0.3%5.4×
Brake discs1.4%0.6%2.6×
Windscreen washers1.4%1.4%1.0×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc51.0
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps32.2
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED28.3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements19.8
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn19.6
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm17.9
Exhaust system leaking or insecure16.0
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Peugeot 20082 engines89.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol5,52389.5%Beats 61%B
Electric2,11188.3%Beats 43%C
2022 Peugeot 20082 engines88.0% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol17,92888.5%Beats 45%C
Electric8,18787.0%Beats 28%D
2021 Peugeot 20083 engines85.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol32,40986.2%Beats 31%D
Electric12,77182.7%Beats 6%E
1.5 Diesel3,58882.9%Beats 27%D
2020 Peugeot 20083 engines86.2% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol34,14386.6%Beats 40%D
Electric6,26084.6%Beats 23%D
1.5 Diesel3,18684.3%Beats 38%D
2019 Peugeot 20082 engines83.9% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol65,02384.2%Beats 25%D
1.5 Diesel9,10281.8%Beats 20%D
2018 Peugeot 20083 engines80.1% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol80,46480.6%Beats 10%E
1.6 Diesel8,81676.9%Beats 8%E
1.5 Diesel4,23377.9%Beats 6%E
2017 Peugeot 20082 engines76.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol74,42578.0%Beats 8%E
1.6 Diesel38,86674.3%Beats 5%E
2016 Peugeot 20082 engines75.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol75,24677.2%Beats 14%E
1.6 Diesel68,30674.0%Beats 12%E
2015 Peugeot 20084 engines73.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel87,26772.7%Beats 18%E
1.2 Petrol50,29675.5%Beats 18%E
1.4 Diesel9,92570.8%Beats 12%E
1.6 Petrol3,93080.1%Beats 42%C
2014 Peugeot 20084 engines69.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel77,04268.9%Beats 20%D
1.2 Petrol36,36570.4%Beats 13%E
1.4 Diesel16,01367.5%Beats 16%E
1.6 Petrol8,91075.9%Beats 36%D
2013 Peugeot 20084 engines67.1% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel16,06467.0%Beats 25%D
1.2 Petrol8,23766.1%Beats 11%E
1.6 Petrol3,10671.5%Beats 33%D
1.4 Diesel2,50565.1%Beats 17%E

FAQ

What is the Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate?

76.9% of MOT tests on the Peugeot 2008 were passed first time, based on 870,247 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2013–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 81.2% of the time.

Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable?

On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 16% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot 2008 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2022 2008 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 39% of cars on UK roads. The 2017 does worst: it beats 6%.

Which Peugeot 2008 engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.5 Diesel does best: it beats 19% of cars on UK roads. The Electric does worst: it beats 14%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Peugeot 2008?

The most common failure items are drive shaft (CV) joints, number plate lights, headlight bulbs & units. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 10.1× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.