Peugeot 2008 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Peugeot 2008 car check
Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable? We analysed 880,712 real MOT tests across 100,722 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 2008 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 2008.
Peugeot 2008 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 2008. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 2008 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 2008 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 2008 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Peugeot 2008 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Peugeot 2008 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 2008 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 2008 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 2008 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 71 | 84.5% | 16,990 | 27,308 | 37,200 |
| 2021 | 409 | 87.5% | 18,616 | 26,342 | 37,273 |
| 2020 | 341 | 87.4% | 19,688 | 28,262 | 37,446 |
| 2019 | 53,528 | 86.0% | 20,771 | 31,088 | 43,984 |
| 2018 | 101,566 | 84.0% | 22,313 | 33,553 | 47,536 |
| 2017 | 134,101 | 82.3% | 26,032 | 38,828 | 54,981 |
| 2016 | 167,210 | 80.8% | 28,973 | 43,056 | 60,654 |
| 2015 | 181,230 | 79.5% | 33,363 | 49,532 | 69,556 |
| 2014 | 190,311 | 78.1% | 35,851 | 54,109 | 75,934 |
| 2013 | 45,469 | 77.7% | 35,248 | 54,038 | 76,378 |
| 2012 | 113 | 75.2% | 47,296 | 66,485 | 92,622 |
| 2011 | 85 | 71.8% | 45,354 | 67,185 | 99,469 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 2008 Last?
Based on 100,722 Peugeot 2008 vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 2008 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 2008 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 2008
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.5% MOT pass rate from 409 tests
71.8% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 2008 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 409 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot 2008 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 2008 THIS CAR | 80.7% | 880,712 | 44,112 mi | 13 yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Skoda Citigo | 84.9% | 492,537 | 35,113 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 2008 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot 2008 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.7% across 880,712 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Peugeot 2008 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Peugeot 2008 owner drives around 6,087 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot 2008 models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.