Peugeot 2008 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Peugeot 2008 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 115,247 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 2008 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (mounting defective): recorded on 6.1% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 61× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (34×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (18×); ball joint (ball joint has slight play) (21×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 2008 fails its MOT are joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps); headlamp (not working on dipped beam).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Peugeot 2008
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Peugeot 2008 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.1% | 0.1% | 61× | 360 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.4% | 0.1% | 34× | 21,355 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.1% | 0.4% | 18× | 17,263 |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.2% | 0.2% | 21× | 831 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3× | 19,113 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 7.3% | 1.9% | 3.8× | 5,337 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6.3% | 2% | 3.2× | 22,922 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 11% | 3.4% | 3.3× | 9,174 |
Peugeot 2008 by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9,174 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (11%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (11%, 3.3×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 22,922 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (19%) | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7%, 24×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11,892 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (6.7%, 22×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,132 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (8.9%, 45×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 707 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (8.3%, 42×) |
Peugeot 2008 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,432 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (17×) |
| 2014 | 15,805 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (22×) |
| 2015 | 17,250 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (30×) |
| 2016 | 18,465 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (41×) |
| 2017 | 16,655 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (51×) |
| 2018 | 15,938 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (45×) |
| 2019 | 15,400 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (34×) |
| 2020 | 11,469 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (61×) |
| 2021 | 790 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (21×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Peugeot 2008?
In 115,247 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 2008 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is exhaust system (mounting defective): recorded on 6.1% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 61× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (34×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (18×); ball joint (ball joint has slight play) (21×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 2008 fails its MOT are joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps); headlamp (not working on dipped beam).
Why do Peugeot 2008s fail the MOT?
Across 115,247 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Peugeot 2008 were joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (8.2% of tests); registration plate lamp(s) (inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps) (4.8% of tests); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (5.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Peugeot 2008 problems start?
The clearest Peugeot 2008-specific issue, exhaust system (mounting defective), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2019–2021 cars (6.1% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Peugeot 2008 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 115,247 tests of the Peugeot 2008. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.