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Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV) (2017-2023) reliability

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Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV) built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV) 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 Mk2 (SUV) 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 Mk2 (SUV) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV)
poor reliability2017-2023MPVDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 28,453 tests of 5008 models registered 2017-2023.

About 1 in 6 diesel 5008 cars registered in 2022 (16%) failed their first MOT.

Based on 1,278 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).

About 1 in 30 5008 Mk2 (SUV) MOTs (3.6%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 4,057 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 5008 Mk2 (SUV) MOTs (7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).

Based on 4,057 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk2 (SUV) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
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
54024.4%

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 8 years old.

How the 5008 Mk2 (SUV) compares

At each age below, see how the 5008 Mk2 (SUV) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 108,442 tests across 9 Peugeot models, built around 2018 (7 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePeugeot average
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
54024.4%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 5008 Mk2 (SUV).

  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 Mk2 (SUV), 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 Mk2 (SUV), 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 Mk2 (SUV), 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 Mk2 (SUV), 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.

Recall context

44 recalls in all

22 of the 44 5008 Mk2 (SUV) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 21 more

Top concerns

  • Peugeot fuel pipe
  • Emission recall – on board diagnostics
  • Peugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain.

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

What has gone wrong on 5008 Mk2 (SUV) cars built around 2018

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 242 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
19%
Drivetrain
12%
Emissions
5%
Steering
1%

Wear items

Tyres
28%
Brakes
26%
Lighting
6%
How 5008 Mk2 (SUV) cars have aged

How 5008 Mk2 (SUV) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%345678Age at MOTBuilt around 2021, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 13.8% (4,262 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2021, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 13.0% (3,794 tests, 2025 data)2021Built around 2020, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 14.4% (3,648 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2020, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 15.5% (3,392 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2020, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 16.8% (3,181 tests, 2025 data)2020Built around 2019, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 14.3% (3,980 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2019, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 14.7% (3,725 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2019, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 16.5% (3,742 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2019, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 19.0% (3,677 tests, 2025 data)2019Built around 2018, 3 years old at the time of MOT: 13.7% (4,019 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2018, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 15.3% (3,765 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2018, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 17.5% (3,741 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2018, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 20.0% (3,712 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2018, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 20.5% (3,624 tests, 2025 data)2018Built around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 20.2% (649 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 20.9% (607 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 25.2% (607 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 25.9% (595 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 24.4% (540 tests, 2025 data)2017
First registered around 2021First registered around 2020First registered around 2019First registered around 2018
How each part holds up as Mk2 (SUV) cars age

How each part holds up as Mk2 (SUV) cars age

The share of diesel cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car5 years6 years7 years
Suspension3%4%19%
Brakes12%16%26%
Emissions3%3%5%
Tyres21%22%28%
Lighting3%7%6%
Drivetrain6%4%12%
SteeringNo figureNo figure1%
Corrosion1%0%0%

Based on diesel cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 144 to 270 cars at each age.

Mk2 (SUV) variants compared

5008 Mk2 (SUV) variants built around 2018

The fail rate for each 5008 Mk2 (SUV) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Diesel

  • 500821.3%2,268 tests

Petrol

  • 500820.5%1,788 tests
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Peugeot 5008 models of this age

This list covers every Peugeot 5008 built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk2 (SUV) on its own.

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 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV) (2017-2023) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 4,057 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 28,453 MOT tests on Peugeot 5008 models first registered between 2017-2023. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.