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Peugeot 2008 - 2023

27.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Peugeot 2008, model year 2023. Sample size: 171 cars, 214 tests and 59 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 171 cars

The 2023 Peugeot 2008 has an overall defect rate of 28 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 36 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 23% improvement. Notably, this model excels in areas such as steering, with no recorded defects, and shows fewer issues with lights and electrics compared to the yearly average. However, it does exhibit more concerns in brake performance, body structure, and other categories, suggesting a mixed reliability profile. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects are more prevalent in the lower mileage group, which is somewhat atypical compared to the average car. Overall, while the Peugeot 2008 performs well in certain areas, it also has specific weaknesses that potential buyers should consider.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 171 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 27.3% worse
11.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Master cylinder reservoir cap missing
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 19.0% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 57.5% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • 4.3.2 (a) (iii)
  • Lamp not securely attached
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.3% better
30.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▼ 90.0% worse
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 154.5% worse
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 3
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Master cylinder reservoir cap missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 1