2016 Peugeot 3008: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Peugeot 3008s, from 6,428 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 3008s than on all cars registered in 2016.
- Number plate lights4.2× usualPeugeot 300813.5% All 2016 cars3.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, 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.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints5.2× usualPeugeot 30089.9% All 2016 cars1.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.3%, 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.
- Coil springs2.8× usualPeugeot 300811.4% All 2016 cars4.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 9.8%, against 2.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
- Engine oil leaks3× usualPeugeot 30088.5% All 2016 cars2.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.1% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£600 our estimateAt the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.
- Headlights3× usualPeugeot 30085.1% All 2016 cars1.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, 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.
By area
The share of 2016 Peugeot 3008 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres33% 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.
- Suspension25% 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 electrics24% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Driveshafts and joints10% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Oil and fluid leaks9% 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.
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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% |
| 2015 | 7,822 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 7,737 | Suspension 36% |
| 2013 | 10,083 | Suspension 44% |
| 2012 | 9,539 | Suspension 46% |
| 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 2016 Peugeot 3008s registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score