Peugeot 2008 reliability and MOT data

Time Period & Model

Time period snapshot: Last 5 years

Manufacturer: Peugeot

Model: 2008

Model reliability rank
44
MOT-based rank from 616,794 selected-period tests.
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Overall MOT pass rate
78.2%
Share of this model's 616,794 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
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Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
52.7 mpg
CO2 emission
129 g/km
Euro emissions
Euro 6
Tax cost
£175/yr
Average vehicle miles
65,829
Lower average mileage in the analysed fleet.
Life expectancy miles
76,242
Lower mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
9.1
Average age sits in the mid-fleet band.
Market share
0.22%
0.22% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
89,939
89,938 valid MOT, 1 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
616,794
616,794 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Uncommon
89,939On the road
Insight summary

Peugeot 2008 is an uncommon model in this snapshot, with 89,939 represented vehicles and 0.22% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 78.2% from 616,794 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 44. The current pool shows an average of 65,829 miles and an average age of 9.1 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 76,242 miles. Petrol leads the fuel split, followed by diesel, and the most frequent defect themes are lighting, driveshaft boots and tyre condition. The practical read is that the Peugeot 2008 deserves a careful inspection before buying, because condition and maintenance appear to matter more than the badge.

Fuel type breakdown (by model)
FuelVehicles
PETROL51,347
DIESEL38,517
ELECTRIC75
PETROL57.1%51,347 vehicles
Euro NCAP Safety
NCAP rating
4 / 5
Adult
91%
Children
84%
Pedestrian
62%
Safety systems
68%
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
DefectCount
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))12,192
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))11,983
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))9,613
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))8,734
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))8,561
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))8,139
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6,391
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6,082
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5,597
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))4,872
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4,713
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4,356
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4,205
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))4,052
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3,987
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))3,881
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))3,813
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))3,612
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3,562
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3,283
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))3,202
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))2,934
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))2,912
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2,850
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))2,737
All 25 defects ranked by recorded countShowing 136,263 defects across this top 25 set
01
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8.9% of displayed top 25
12,192
02
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8.8% of displayed top 25
11,983
03
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
7.1% of displayed top 25
9,613
04
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6.4% of displayed top 25
8,734
05
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6.3% of displayed top 25
8,561
06
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
6.0% of displayed top 25
8,139
07
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
4.7% of displayed top 25
6,391
08
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
4.5% of displayed top 25
6,082
09
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
4.1% of displayed top 25
5,597
10
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
3.6% of displayed top 25
4,872
11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
3.5% of displayed top 25
4,713
12
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
3.2% of displayed top 25
4,356
13
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3.1% of displayed top 25
4,205
14
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.0% of displayed top 25
4,052
15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2.9% of displayed top 25
3,987
16
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2.8% of displayed top 25
3,881
17
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2.8% of displayed top 25
3,813
18
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
2.7% of displayed top 25
3,612
19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2.6% of displayed top 25
3,562
20
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
2.4% of displayed top 25
3,283
21
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2.3% of displayed top 25
3,202
22
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2.2% of displayed top 25
2,934
23
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
2.1% of displayed top 25
2,912
24
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2.1% of displayed top 25
2,850
25
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2.0% of displayed top 25
2,737