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Peugeot 5008 reliability

E · Poor

MOT pass rates and common problems from 225,447 MOT tests of cars first registered 2010–2023.

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67.4%pass first time
−8.2 ptsvs typical car
Beats 8%of cars
225,447MOT tests

Verdict

The Peugeot 5008 passes its MOT first time on 67.4% of tests, 8.2 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (75.5%). That puts it ahead of 8% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2019 5008 does best (beats 19% of cars) and the 2013 worst (beats 3%).

Of its engines, the 1.5 Diesel does best (beats 18%) and the 1.6 Diesel worst (beats 5%).

Watch these weak spots

Lights & electrics1.8×as often as a typical car
Tyres1.4×as often as a typical car
Brake lights3.9×as often as a typical car
Headlight bulbs & units2.1×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.

40%50%60%70%80%90%34567891011121314151682%76%67%55%52%48%49%
Peugeot 5008Typical 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.

2010
Beats 13%
2011
Beats 19%
2012
Beats 10%
2013
Beats 3%
2014
Beats 2%
2015
Beats 2%
2016
Beats 1%
2017
Beats 3%
2018
Beats 18%
2019
Beats 19%
2020
Beats 11%
2021
Beats 29%
2022
Beats 17%
2023
Beats 10%

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
1.6 Diesel2010–2018106,63058.3%Beats 5%E
1.5 Diesel2018–202340,60080.6%Beats 18%E
1.2 Petrol2017–202337,75081.9%Beats 15%E
2.0 Diesel2010–201927,56260.4%Beats 11%E
1.6 Petrol2010–202012,90573.3%Beats 15%E

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: 2.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.0% 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: 6.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.2% 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: 15.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.9% 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: 9.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.5% 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: 7.6% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% 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: 15.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.9% 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−6.7 ptsTyres: 9.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.5% 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−2.5 ptsBrakes: 7.6% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% 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−2.4 ptsSuspension: 6.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.2% 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−0.1 ptsExhaust: 2.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.0% 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−0.1 ptsSuspension: 6.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.2% 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: 7.6% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% 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: 9.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.5% 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: 15.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.9% 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: 2.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.0% 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: 15.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.9% 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−6.7 ptsTyres: 9.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.5% 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−2.5 ptsBrakes: 7.6% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.1% 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−2.4 ptsSuspension: 6.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.2% 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−0.1 ptsExhaust: 2.1% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.0% 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−0.1 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Lights: 15.6% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 8.9% 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
15.6% vs 8.9%
Tyres
9.1% vs 6.5%
Brakes
7.6% vs 5.1%
Suspension
6.4% vs 6.2%
Visibility
4.9% vs 4.2%
Body & structure
3.4% vs 1.9%
Emissions & leaks
2.1% vs 2.0%
Steering
1.9% vs 1.3%
Seat belts & airbags
1.6% vs 0.6%
Wheels
0.5% vs 0.3%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Brake lights 3.9× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Headlight bulbs & units 2.1× typical
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Brake pads 1.8× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Tyre tread depth 1.5× typical
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Windscreen washers 1.6× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Handbrake performance 1.8× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%60%80%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k93%82%74%65%57%53%50%50%
Peugeot 5008Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Brake lights5.8%1.5%3.9×
Tyre damage & cracking5.0%3.7%1.3×
Tyre tread depth4.0%2.6%1.5×
Brake pads3.9%2.2%1.8×
Headlight aim3.6%2.6%1.4×
Headlight bulbs & units3.3%1.6%2.1×
Windscreen washers2.9%1.8%1.6×
Number plate lights2.9%1.1%2.5×
Sidelights2.6%1.9%1.4×
Drive shaft (CV) joints2.5%0.8%2.9×

Specific defects found

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

Defectper 1,000
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning55.1
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements39.9
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm37.0
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements35.9
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn31.3
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED29.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen29.5
A tyre seriously damaged25.9
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 50082 engines83.4% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol1,13482.9%Beats 5%E
1.5 Diesel1,08383.8%Beats 18%E
2022 Peugeot 50082 engines84.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol3,32085.3%Beats 16%E
1.5 Diesel2,63384.1%Beats 19%E
2021 Peugeot 50082 engines84.3% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol7,54584.6%Beats 25%D
1.5 Diesel6,36984.0%Beats 33%D
2020 Peugeot 50083 engines81.5% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol9,12881.8%Beats 8%E
1.5 Diesel6,80680.9%Beats 13%E
1.6 Petrol1,61083.2%Beats 13%E
2019 Peugeot 50084 engines80.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Diesel15,43379.5%Beats 16%E
1.2 Petrol6,80681.2%Beats 17%E
1.6 Petrol3,46282.6%Beats 22%D
2.0 Diesel1,80183.3%Beats 54%C
2018 Peugeot 50085 engines78.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol8,58079.5%Beats 17%E
1.5 Diesel8,27678.4%Beats 18%E
1.6 Diesel5,95975.8%Beats 11%E
1.6 Petrol4,19879.4%Beats 16%E
2.0 Diesel2,99681.5%Beats 50%C
2017 Peugeot 50082 engines71.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel2,81369.6%Beats 2%E
1.2 Petrol1,23776.5%Beats 7%E
2016 Peugeot 50081 engine65.1% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel13,11165.1%Beats 1%E
2015 Peugeot 50082 engines63.5% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel12,98163.7%Beats 2%E
2.0 Diesel2,83062.5%Beats 2%E
2014 Peugeot 50082 engines58.8% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel11,75258.2%Beats 2%E
2.0 Diesel3,71060.7%Beats 4%E
2013 Peugeot 50082 engines53.7% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel16,97953.7%Beats 3%E
2.0 Diesel3,99053.6%Beats 3%E
2012 Peugeot 50082 engines55.4% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel16,05955.1%Beats 9%E
2.0 Diesel2,71657.5%Beats 15%E
2011 Peugeot 50083 engines55.6% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel12,71455.7%Beats 19%E
2.0 Diesel4,62854.9%Beats 19%E
1.6 Petrol1,15858.4%Beats 17%E
2010 Peugeot 50083 engines49.4% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Diesel14,26248.9%Beats 12%E
2.0 Diesel4,89150.1%Beats 15%E
1.6 Petrol2,47750.3%Beats 10%E

FAQ

What is the Peugeot 5008 MOT pass rate?

67.4% of MOT tests on the Peugeot 5008 were passed first time, based on 225,447 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2010–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 75.5% of the time.

Is the Peugeot 5008 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 8% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Peugeot 5008 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2019 5008 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 19% of cars on UK roads. The 2013 does worst: it beats 3%.

Which Peugeot 5008 engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.5 Diesel does best: it beats 18% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Diesel does worst: it beats 5%.

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

The most common failure items are brake lights, tyre damage & cracking, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, brake lights comes up 3.9× 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.