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Peugeot 5008 reliability by build year

Coverage 2010-present3 named generationsMPVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Peugeot 5008 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Peugeot 5008 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

21% of MOT tests on Peugeot 5008 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 5008 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot 5008's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

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

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.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

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 5008's generation

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

5008 Mk3

Mk3 (2024-present)

PETROLDIESEL
Too new for MOT figures: first MOTs due from 2027View details →
5008 Mk2 (SUV)

Mk2 (SUV) (2017-2023)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

20.9% 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 4,057 MOT tests at this ageView details →
5008 Mk1 (MPV)

Mk1 (MPV) (2010-2016)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

28.9% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 2,507 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 5008.

See every build year for the Peugeot 5008

Side-by-side

Peugeot 5008 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 (SUV) (2017-2023)
Poor
Poor20.9%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 4,057 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (MPV) (2010-2016)
Poor
Poor28.9%built around 2016 (9 years old)from 2,507 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the 5008, 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 5008 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot 5008 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
4,98012.1%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
6,17413.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
6,30416.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
6,39819.3%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
4,05720.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,50327.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2,50728.9%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
2,35532.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
2,69234.0%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
2,97934.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,47134.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,30034.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,33636.1%

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 15 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Peugeot 5008 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

4th of 7

4th lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other people carriers

20th of 33

20th lowest fail rate of 33 people carriers with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

20.9%

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 5008 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Peugeot 5008 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough 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

    24.4%
    Advisory: 1,472Fail: 140 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    14.9%
    Advisory: 630Fail: 141 (18% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    11.1%
    Advisory: 624Fail: 8 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    9.5%
    Advisory: 399Fail: 130 (25% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    6.5%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,057 MOT tests on 7-year-old Peugeot 5008 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 5008 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 + Tyres31%
  2. Other + Tyres20%
  3. Suspension + Tyres17%
  4. Brakes + Other16%

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

Across 1,423 MOT tests on Peugeot 5008 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

83%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% · Fewer than typical

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

44 recalls in all

40 of the 44 Peugeot 5008 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 37 more

Top concerns

  • Peugeot fuel pipe
  • Rear door window mechanism may overheat
  • MCU inverter

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

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 20.9% for the Peugeot 5008, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 20.9% for the Peugeot 5008, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 16.4%, against 20.9% for the Peugeot 5008, both built around 2018.

    1,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    Lower fail rate: 17.7%, against 20.9% for the Peugeot 5008, both built around 2018.

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

    1,057 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 5008 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 4th lowest fail rate of 7 Peugeot models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 4,057 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 5008 ever sold: 46,056 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 4,057 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.