2017 Peugeot 2008 MOT pass rate: 79.7% (48,979 tests)
Is the 2017 2008 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.8% -3.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.4% -4.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.9% -5.5 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 2017 2008
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,733 | 22.9% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 4,529 | 22.0% |
| 3 | Brakes | 3,414 | 16.5% |
| 4 | Tyres | 3,148 | 15.3% |
| 5 | Suspension | 1,860 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,566 | 7.6% |
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 | 54,029 | 76.0% | -5.4 pts | 55,092 |
| 2017 (this page) | 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 2017 Peugeot 2008 reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 79.7% of their MOT tests (48,979 tests, 2023–2025), -4.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 47,588 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 2008?
The median tested example shows 47,588 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 2017 2008?
In this cohort petrols pass 81.1% of tests against 77.0% 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.