Peugeot 3008 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Peugeot 3008 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 133,147 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 3008 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play): recorded on 3.6% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 36× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: exhaust system (mounting defective) (34×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (13×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (4.3×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); stop lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Peugeot 3008
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Peugeot 3008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.6% | 0.1% | 36× | 2,352 |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.4% | 0.1% | 34× | 834 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.1% | 0.4% | 13× | 3,559 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.3% | 1% | 4.3× | 7,353 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5% | 1.3% | 3.8× | 3,201 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.3% | 2.8% | 3.3× | 8,991 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.1% | 2.5% | 3.6× | 737 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.5× | 6,508 |
Peugeot 3008 by mileage (2018–2020 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) | 9,799 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (5.8%, 1.9×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 24,393 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (10%, 1.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11,644 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play (4.2%, 21×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,097 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play (4.1%, 14×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 834 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Exhaust system: mounting defective (3.4%, 34×) |
Peugeot 3008 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 855 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.6×) |
| 2010 | 9,203 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.3×) |
| 2011 | 10,874 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.5×) |
| 2012 | 10,957 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (8.3×) |
| 2013 | 11,071 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (9.6×) |
| 2014 | 8,292 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (9.2×) |
| 2015 | 8,133 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (13×) |
| 2016 | 6,587 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (18×) |
| 2017 | 16,518 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (36×) |
| 2018 | 18,770 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (18×) |
| 2019 | 19,391 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (34×) |
| 2020 | 12,013 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (1.9×) |
| 2021 | 452 | Exhaust system: mounting defective at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (30×) |
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 3008?
In 133,147 UK MOT tests of the Peugeot 3008 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play): recorded on 3.6% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 36× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: exhaust system (mounting defective) (34×); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (13×); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (4.3×). The most common reasons a Peugeot 3008 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); stop lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Peugeot 3008s fail the MOT?
Across 133,147 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Peugeot 3008 were coil spring (fractured or broken) (6.6% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (8.2% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.7% of tests).
At what mileage do Peugeot 3008 problems start?
The clearest Peugeot 3008-specific issue, linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play), peaks against other cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) on 2016–2018 cars (3.6% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Peugeot 3008 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 133,147 tests of the Peugeot 3008. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.