2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel than on all cars registered in 2011.

• Suspension arm bushes and joints2× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  19.2% All 2011 cars

  9.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 2.1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Brake discs1.6× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  21.9% All 2011 cars

  14.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 1.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

• Ball joint2.2× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  12.5% All 2011 cars

  5.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 3.1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Headlights2.2× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  10.8% All 2011 cars

  4.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 3.1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

• Brake lights2.5× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  9.9% All 2011 cars

  4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 9.1%, against 3.3% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Common 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  47% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  39% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  37% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  34% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  9% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  9% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults on the 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Diesel injectors and particulate filter

  Diesel

  Diesel injectors can fail and are very expensive, and particulate filter repairs are costly without regular motorway use.

  At the viewing: Listen for rattles at start-up, look for smoke, and watch for warnings.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2009-2016) reliability

• Electrical and heater faults

  All engines

  Electrical faults are the most common problem, and heating and ventilation failures are known.

  At the viewing: Test every electrical item and the heater and air con.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2009-2016) reliability

• Fuel pipe and fuel heater recalls

  Some cars

  A fuel return pipe could wear through and leak (built Oct 2009 to July 2010), and a fuel heater cover could overheat a connector (built Sept 2012 to Dec 2014).

  At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer to confirm the recalls were done.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2009-2016) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Have the injectors or DPF been replaced?
2. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2011 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?