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Peugeot 2008 reliability by build year

Coverage 2013-present2 named generationssmall SUVSUVDIESEL / ELECTRICITY / PETROL
At a glance

Peugeot 2008 built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Peugeot 2008 models built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Peugeot 2008 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 2008 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot 2008's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 2008's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

2008 Mk2

Mk2 (2020-present)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

13.9% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 12,495 MOT tests at this ageView details →
2008 Mk1

Mk1 (2013-2019)

Poor
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

22.0% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 20,172 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Peugeot 2008.

See every build year for the Peugeot 2008

Side-by-side

Peugeot 2008 generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (2020-present)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings13.9%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 12,495 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (2013-2019)
Poor
Poor22.0%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 20,172 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the 2008, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Peugeot 2008 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot 2008 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
19,49610.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
18,58213.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
13,62213.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
19,18818.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
20,17222.0%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
23,26324.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
23,49526.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
22,62527.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
15,20629.7%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,55430.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Peugeot 2008 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Peugeot models

5th of 7

5th lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other SUVs

84th of 89

84th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

22.0%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Peugeot 2008 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Peugeot 2008 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.3%
    Advisory: 5,962Fail: 466 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    18.1%
    Advisory: 5,231Fail: 97 (2% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.5%
    Advisory: 3,304Fail: 195 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    9.9%
    Advisory: 1,903Fail: 266 (12% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    9.5%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 20,172 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot 2008 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Peugeot 2008 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres33%
  2. Lighting + Tyres22%
  3. Brakes + Lighting20%
  4. Emissions & exhaust + Tyres15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 7,634 MOT tests on Peugeot 2008 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

92%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · The same

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

40 recalls in all

39 of the 40 Peugeot 2008 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 6 Critical
  • 33 more

Top concerns

  • Peugeot fuel pipe
  • Starter motor may not operate correctly
  • Loss of control

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.4%, against 22.0% for the Peugeot 2008, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 22.0% for the Peugeot 2008, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 22.0% for the Peugeot 2008, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 22.0% for the Peugeot 2008, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Peugeot 2008 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 5th lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 20,172 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot 2008 ever sold: 177,203 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 20,172 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.