PEUGEOT 2008 Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 4,114 MOT tests from 595 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every PEUGEOT 2008 has the same fault.

PEUGEOT 2008's have a very good reliability rating of 672/999. The score was calculated from the average of every PEUGEOT 2008 that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
Diesel	2019	726/999Very good	81,377 miles	2,149 vehicles
Petrol	2019	783/999Very good	75,335 miles	4,744 vehicles
Diesel	2018	666/999Good	70,167 miles	3,947 vehicles
Petrol	2018	731/999Very good	69,379 miles	6,066 vehicles
Petrol	2017	698/999Good	66,204 miles	6,681 vehicles
Diesel	2016	635/999Good	71,507 miles	6,531 vehicles
Petrol	2014	659/999Good	83,064 miles	5,281 vehicles
Diesel	2014	603/999Good	79,524 miles	7,854 vehicles
Diesel	2013	547/999Above average	63,076 miles	617 vehicles

How reliable is the PEUGEOT 2008?

Based on 4,114 MOT tests from 595 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

595

MOT tests

4,114

Pass rate

79.5%

Median mileage

62,332 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every PEUGEOT 2008 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 766 out of 999.

Common PEUGEOT 2008 MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 881 advisory comments and 62 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 554 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 121 advisory comments and 19 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Exhaust

VehicleScore MOT data includes 81 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.

What to inspect

Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.

Example MOT wording: REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING DEFECTIVE (6.1.2 (A))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 76 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Headlamp faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 58 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a headlamp that was not working, insecure, or aimed incorrectly.

What to inspect

Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP NOT WORKING ON DIPPED BEAM (4.1.1 (A) (II))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 38 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP INOPERATIVE IN THE CASE OF A SINGLE LAMP OR ALL LAMPS (4.7.1 (B) (II))

Lambda sensor issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 32 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lambda sensor reading or defect noted at the test.

What to inspect

Ask whether a sensor or emissions fault has been diagnosed since the test.

Example MOT wording: EXHAUST LAMBDA READING AFTER 2ND FAST IDLE OUTSIDE SPECIFIED LIMITS (8.2.1.2 (C))

PEUGEOT 2008 MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	12	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	25	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	25	2	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	47	50	90%	Tyre wear
2022	29	61	83.6%	Brake disc wear, Tyre wear
2021	34	117	82.1%	Tyre wear, Ball joint wear
2020	35	153	83.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	36	218	83%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2018	63	475	81.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2017	50	444	79.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	90	869	80.9%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	67	760	76.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2014	59	741	76.5%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2013	17	223	79.8%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used PEUGEOT 2008

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Headlamp faults. Switch on dipped and main beam and look for a cloudy lens or a wrong aim.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Lambda sensor issues. Ask whether a sensor or emissions fault has been diagnosed since the test.

Buying a PEUGEOT 2008?

Common problems tell you what can affect PEUGEOT 2008s generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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