Peugeot 2008 (2017)
2017 Peugeot 2008
CarHunch analysed 16,683 real MOT records for the 2017 Peugeot 2008. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Peugeot 2008 passes its MOT at 84.6%, which is above the UK average of 80%, but the catch is that nearly a quarter of these cars (24.5%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point — a real concern for anyone considering a used purchase. Petrol versions are marginally more reliable than diesel, passing at 85.3% versus 83.2%, so fuel choice does matter slightly with this model.
At an average of 40,239 miles for a seven-year-old car, these 2008s are running fairly light mileage, which suggests decent care but also means you're seeing genuine wear patterns emerge. The average vehicle racks up 1.32 failures and 8.9 advisories per test, pointing to a model that tends towards minor niggles rather than catastrophic problems — suspension, lighting, and exhaust issues are typical — so budget for incremental maintenance rather than shock bills. Get a full vehicle history check before any purchase and pay close attention to whether the car's already flagged dangerous defects in its past.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2017 Peugeot 2008
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (66%) | 10,928 | 85.3% | 1.25 |
| Diesel (34%) | 5,753 | 83.2% | 1.45 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Peugeot 2008 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Peugeot 2008 vehicles fall between 26,410 and 45,936 miles.
2017 Peugeot 2008 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,656 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Peugeot 2008
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.7%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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23.2%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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23.1%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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22.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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