Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 529 vehicles, the 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 3008 Active HDI (2013)

529 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI

CarHunch analysed 529 real MOT records for the 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDi passes its MOT first time in 72.2% of cases, which is 7.8 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests more owners hit unexpected repair bills than they would with a typical car of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so you're not looking at safety-critical nasties, but the 0.87 average failures per vehicle tells you wear-and-tear issues are real.

At 82,600 miles median mileage for a 2013, this cohort is running slightly low for age, yet still accumulating failures at a rate that points to age-related vulnerability rather than abuse. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension, exhaust system, and brake condition—these diesel 3008s are prone to nickel-and-diming, so factor in an extra £300–500 annual maintenance budget versus a more reliable rival.

The 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

86.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.87

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

83k

Middle half: 67k–100k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 529 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 529 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	518	86.7%	0.85

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,993 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.7%

592

Black 19.9%

396

Red 15.4%

306

Silver 14.2%

284

White 13.4%

268

Blue 5.5%

110

Brown 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

82,599

typical

67,182

low mileage

99,862

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles fall between 67,182 and 99,862 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 67,182 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 67,182–99,862 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDIs sit.

⚠ Over 134,813 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Peugeot 3008 Active HDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 370 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.87

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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