Peugeot 3008 (2012)
2012 Peugeot 3008
CarHunch analysed 12,480 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot 3008. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Peugeot 3008's 77.3% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, which isn't alarming but worth noting—more concerning is that 53.5% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting systemic issues rather than isolated cases. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (77.9% and 77.2% respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability here.
At 67,279 miles average for a 12-year-old vehicle, these 3008s are showing reasonable mileage for their age, yet owners face an average of 3.27 failures and 18.1 advisories per MOT—a substantial workload. Before buying, obtain the full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and steering components, which typically dominate the failure list for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot 3008
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.
- ⚠️ 53.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (90%) | 11,232 | 77.3% | 3.29 |
| Petrol (7%) | 918 | 77.9% | 3.19 |
| Electric Diesel (1%) | 187 | 78.3% | 3.08 |
| Electric (0%) | 61 | 80.3% | 2.92 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 58 | 79.2% | 2.97 |
| Other (0%) | 23 | 81.6% | 2.57 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 2012 Peugeot 3008 vehicles fall between 51,988 and 81,466 miles.
2012 Peugeot 3008 — Still on the Road
9,129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Peugeot 3008
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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65%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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62.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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46.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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39.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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