2018 Peugeot 2008 · 48,122 MOT tests
2018 Peugeot 2008 reliability
2018 Peugeot 2008s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 2008 years (48,122 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 2008s: 25.1%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 2008s: 25.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,013
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 48,122
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.5% of tests fail here (649% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 2008
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Tyres3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 4.12%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.2%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.66%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.44%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.94%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.94%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.42%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 2008 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Peugeot 2008 reliable?
2018 Peugeot 2008s fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 2008 years (48,122 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Peugeot 2008 MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (4.12% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.2% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Peugeot 2008 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Peugeot 2008 shows 32,013 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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