2016 Peugeot 2008: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Peugeot 2008s, from 18,093 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Peugeot 2008s than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints7.6× usualPeugeot 200814.4% All 2016 cars1.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 10.8%, against 1.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
- Number plate lights4.4× usualPeugeot 200814.1% All 2016 cars3.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 0.9% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £5–£40 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Exhaust system6× usualPeugeot 200812% All 2016 cars2%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, against 0.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
- Brake discs1.8× usualPeugeot 200821.6% All 2016 cars12.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.8% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
- Headlights3.6× usualPeugeot 20086.1% All 2016 cars1.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 1.4% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £40–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
Coil springs: 2% here, against 4.1% of all 2016 cars.
By area
The share of 2016 Peugeot 2008 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres30% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes27% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension20% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Driveshafts and joints15% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Exhaust and emissions14% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 727 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 13,311 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 16,375 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 11,028 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 15,241 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 16,000 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 16,484 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 16,756 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 15,094 | Tyres 34% |
| 2013 | 3,321 | Lights and electrics 35% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2016 Peugeot 2008s registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score