Peugeot 3008 (2016)
2016 Peugeot 3008
CarHunch analysed 6,753 real MOT records for the 2016 Peugeot 3008.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Peugeot 3008 hits the UK average pass rate of 80.2%, making it a reliable proposition overall—but nearly 37% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is well above acceptable and a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (81.9% and 80.1% pass rates respectively), so fuel choice won't materially affect reliability here.
At 44,538 miles median for an eight-year-old car, these 3008s are running below the typical 50,000-mile average for the age, suggesting they're relatively well-treated. However, the 1.77 average failures per vehicle and 9.7 advisories per vehicle indicate recurring issues—mostly minor wear items, but the high dangerous defect rate means you should absolutely get a specialist pre-purchase inspection and full MOT history review before committing.
The 2016 Peugeot 3008 has a decent first-time pass rate (81.4%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 6,753 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 6,753 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Peugeot 3008
Based on MOT data from 6,753 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (93%) | 6,293 | 81.3% | 1.78 |
| Petrol (7%) | 459 | 82.3% | 1.7 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 139,814 Peugeot 3008 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Peugeot 3008 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.
Half of all 2016 Peugeot 3008 vehicles fall between 33,418 and 57,447 miles.
2016 Peugeot 3008 — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Peugeot 3008s are still on the road.
Strong survival — 6,090 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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.
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