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BJ59 TAU

2009 Peugeot 3008

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,920 mi
Last recorded154,920 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 300872,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 TAU
MakePeugeot
Model3008
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 154,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 154,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 141,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 141,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 130,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 122,890 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 122,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,792 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,637 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,637 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 v michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,982 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,982 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,676 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,663 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 3008?

Based on 1,383,456 MOT tests across 143,593 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
6,868
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143,593
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,051
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,863
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BJ59 TAU is a 2009 Peugeot 3008 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Peugeot 3008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 72,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,051 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 3008 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Peugeot 3008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ59 TAU is a 2009 Peugeot 3008, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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