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BJ61 PCU

2011 Peugeot 5008

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 500879,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 PCU
MakePeugeot
Model5008
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 182,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 182,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 173,786 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 173,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses starting to haze/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,083 miles

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

Nearside Front drl not working

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2023 164,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl not working

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,397 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure/ broken

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure/ broken

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,491 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 104,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 97,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,811 miles

child seat in rear

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat in rear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

both wipers are streaky

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

both wipers are streaky

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,141 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,693 miles

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 5008?

Based on 324,566 MOT tests across 35,688 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,987
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,688
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,812
Stop lamp not working 2,581
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,348
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BJ61 PCU is a 2011 Peugeot 5008 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Peugeot 5008 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 79,852 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 5008 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 PCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 5008 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Peugeot 5008 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ61 PCU is a 2011 Peugeot 5008, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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