Peugeot 3008 (2017)

16,714 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Peugeot 3008

CarHunch analysed 16,714 real MOT records for the 2017 Peugeot 3008. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2017 Peugeot 3008 passes its MOT first time at 86.6%, a solid 6.6 percentage points above the UK average, though petrol versions fare notably better at 88.2% compared to diesels at 85.3%. The concerning figure here is that 27.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold, making thorough pre-purchase inspections essential.

These cars are running relatively light for their age, averaging 46,012 miles, which is reasonable for a seven-year-old model and suggests generally sensible usage patterns. Owners should expect around 1.1 failures per MOT and 7.8 advisories, indicating routine wear rather than systemic problems—so budget for regular maintenance items like brakes, suspension, and fluid top-ups, and get a full diagnostic check on any candidate before committing to purchase.

Below average reliability 6.6% above UK average
86.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
48,427
typical mileage
37,158–61,755 middle half
27.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.3 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

88.2%
Petrol
7,188 vehicles
85.3%
Diesel
9,526 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2017 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.
  • ⚠️ 27.8% 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 (57%) 9,526 85.3% 1.21
Petrol (43%) 7,188 88.2% 0.96

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

37,158
low mileage
48,427
typical
61,755
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Peugeot 3008 vehicles fall between 37,158 and 61,755 miles.

2017 Peugeot 3008 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 15,571 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

16,194 15,571 2020 2025

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

7.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.1
Avg failures per vehicle
7.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Peugeot 3008

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 45.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 44.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.9%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 33.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 19.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.7%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 17.4%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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