2012 Peugeot 3008 · 36,016 MOT tests
2012 Peugeot 3008 reliability
2012 Peugeot 3008s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 3008 years (36,016 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 3008s: 28.6%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 3008s: 28.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 87,207
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,016
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3% of tests fail here (218% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 3008
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.8%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Steering5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.9%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.95%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.65%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.01%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Peugeot 3008 reliable?
2012 Peugeot 3008s fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 3008 years (36,016 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 3008 MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.9% of tests), position lamp not working (5.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Peugeot 3008 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Peugeot 3008 shows 87,207 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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