Peugeot 2008 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
76.6% pass rate
from 17,528 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Peugeot 2008 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Stop lamp (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.034% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.063% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0057% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.097% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Belts (27 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0057% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0057% fail on Tank
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0057% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0057% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0057% fail on Load security
      • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Doors
      • 0.0057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0057% fail on Seats
      • 0.0057% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0057% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.091% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.046% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Pedal
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0057% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0057% fail on Lever
    • 0.0057% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0057% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0057% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frame
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0057% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition (33% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0057% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0057% fail on Undertray
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.057% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0057% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Condition
  • 0.0057% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0057% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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