2016 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate: 76.0% (54,029 tests)
Is the 2016 2008 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.8% -4.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.2% -6.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 73.7% -5.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 2008
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, chassis, structure | 7,039 | 25.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5,233 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 4,035 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Brakes | 3,756 | 13.5% |
| 5 | Tyres | 3,622 | 13.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2,465 | 8.8% |
All 2008 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9,999 | 67.6% | -5.8 pts | 75,682 |
| 2014 | 45,880 | 69.3% | -6.5 pts | 73,034 |
| 2015 | 50,338 | 72.4% | -6.3 pts | 65,342 |
| 2016 (this page) | 54,029 | 76.0% | -5.4 pts | 55,092 |
| 2017 | 48,979 | 79.7% | -4.3 pts | 47,588 |
| 2018 | 47,038 | 84.2% | -2.1 pts | 38,852 |
| 2019 | 30,442 | 87.8% | -0.6 pts | 32,848 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Peugeot 2008 reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 76.0% of their MOT tests (54,029 tests, 2023–2025), -5.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 55,092 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 2008?
The median tested example shows 55,092 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 2008?
In this cohort petrols pass 77.4% of tests against 74.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.