2012 Peugeot 3008 hybrid: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the hybrid Peugeot 3008 first registered in 2012 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 154 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 154 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2012 Peugeot 3008 hybrid MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Peugeot 3008 hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes35% 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.
- Tyres32% 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.
- Suspension27% 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 electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints11% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Known faults on the 2012 Peugeot 3008 hybrid
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.
- All engines
Electrical and heater faults
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
- Some cars
Fuel pipe and fuel heater recalls
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 2012 Peugeot 3008 hybrid
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Peugeot 3008 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 271 | Tyres 13% |
| 2022 | 9,847 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 23,498 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 34,917 | Tyres 30% |
| 2019 | 56,683 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 55,228 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 48,853 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 19,384 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 23,743 | Tyres 32% |
| 2014 | 23,908 | Tyres 35% |
| 2013 | 31,689 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2011 | 29,302 | Suspension 45% |
| 2010 | 23,953 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 2,126 | Suspension 51% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Peugeot 3008 cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score