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LV59 RTU

2009 Peugeot 3008

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 300872,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 RTU
MakePeugeot
Model3008
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 136,031 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 136,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 135,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective too bright (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 186,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 173,775 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 173,144 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on tyre marked yellow chalk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 12 Oct 2021 152,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 152,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when activating handbrake switch (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault when activating handbrake switch (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested not tested due to excess smoke and smell of burning (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration grey/blue smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,750 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,923 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,923 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 44,663 miles

child seat fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 37,075 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

Fail 26 May 2015 37,075 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre side wall damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 30,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre side wall damage

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,896 miles

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

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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LV59 RTU is a 2009 Peugeot 3008 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV59 RTU, 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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LV59 RTU is a 2009 Peugeot 3008, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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