Peugeot 2008 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
Peugeot 2008 years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2013–2019 and 2021. Above it: 2022. The other year can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use year2013–2019 and 2021
- Above the average for their first-use year2022
- Can't be told apart from average2020
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 73.8% to 74.2%.
In 2025, 74.0% of the 144,569 initial MOT tests on Peugeot 2008 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 79.4%. That is 5.4 points below the same-age average.
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Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 14,95022,600 | 89.9%±0.5 | +1.4 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 17,28130,500 | 84.5%±0.6 | −2.7 ptsall: 87.2% | |
| 2020age 5 | 11,56634,200 | 86.0%±0.7 | 0.0 ptsall: 86.0% | |
| 2019age 6 | 15,21938,300 | 80.1%±0.7 | −3.4 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 15,98445,900 | 74.0%±0.7 | −6.9 ptsall: 80.9% | |
| 2017age 8 | 16,45054,600 | 69.1%±0.8 | −9.1 ptsall: 78.2% | |
| 2016age 9 | 18,03461,800 | 66.9%±0.7 | −8.0 ptsall: 74.9% | |
| 2015age 10 | 16,71672,400 | 63.1%±0.8 | −8.8 ptsall: 71.9% | |
| 2014age 11 | 15,06179,400 | 60.1%±0.8 | −8.5 ptsall: 68.6% | |
| 2013age 12 | 3,30881,900 | 58.3%±1.7 | −7.5 ptsall: 65.8% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upCommon 2008 problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
What to check when viewing a 2008
Lights and electrics
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Body, chassis, structure
- Look for rust or damage under the sills, around the wheel arches and on the floor where you can see it.
- Open and close every door, the bonnet and the boot. They should latch properly.
- Check the seats are secure and adjust properly.
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Suspension
- Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
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Which Peugeot 2008 years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2013–2019 and 2021. Above average: 2022. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 74.0% of initial MOT tests on Peugeot 2008 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 79.4%. That is 5.4 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Peugeot 2008 problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 38.8% of failed tests), body, chassis, structure (in 29.3% of failed tests) and tyres (in 18.4% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Peugeot 2008?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Peugeot 2008 cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 72,400 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific 2008's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Peugeot 2008
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
All 18 Peugeot modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Peugeot 2008 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count