2012 Peugeot 3008: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2012 Peugeot 3008s, from 9,539 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 2012 Peugeot 3008s than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Ball joint2.4× usualPeugeot 300813.3% All 2012 cars5.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 3% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints1.8× usualPeugeot 300817.9% All 2012 cars10.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 2% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Brake lights2.8× usualPeugeot 300810.7% All 2012 cars3.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 9.9%, against 3% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Sidelights2.1× usualPeugeot 300810.5% All 2012 cars5%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.9%, against 4.4% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Track rod ends2× usualPeugeot 30089.9% All 2012 cars4.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 2.4% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Rigid brake pipes: 0.6% here, against 5.5% of all 2012 cars. Sub-frame: 0.5% here, against 5% of all 2012 cars.
By area
The share of 2012 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension46% 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.
- Lights and electrics38% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres36% 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.
- Brakes34% 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.
- Oil and fluid leaks10% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors9% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,900 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 11,443 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 11,555 | Tyres 31% |
| 2019 | 18,936 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 18,548 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 16,365 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 6,428 | Tyres 33% |
| 2015 | 7,822 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 7,737 | Suspension 36% |
| 2013 | 10,083 | Suspension 44% |
| 2011 | 8,646 | Suspension 50% |
| 2010 | 6,719 | Suspension 52% |
| 2009 | 561 | Suspension 57% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2012 Peugeot 3008s registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score