2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel than on all cars registered in 2017.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints7.9× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  8.7% All 2017 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 0.6% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

• Number plate lights4.7× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  9.4% All 2017 cars

  2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 0.6% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Brake discs1.6× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  17.3% All 2017 cars

  10.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.7% of all 2017 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.

• Anti-roll bar link joints9.7× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  6.8% All 2017 cars

  0.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.1%, against 0.2% of all 2017 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.

• Coil springs1.7× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  3.6% All 2017 cars

  2.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.4%, against 1.5% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

Common 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  30% 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
  25% 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.

• Suspension
  17% 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
  13% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Driveshafts and joints
  9% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  7% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

Known faults on the 2017 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.

• Engine failure recall (built Oct to Nov 2017)

  Built 2017 to 2018

  Early cars built 1 October to 30 November 2017 may have internal engine parts that can break, and the engine might need replacing. Others built 27 April to 30 May 2018 could leak oil from a loose sealing plug.

  At the viewing: Ask a Peugeot dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) reliability

• DPF, AdBlue and emissions campaigns (diesel)

  Diesel

  A plastic exhaust part could damage the particulate filter on cars built Jan to May 2018, the AdBlue system could block on cars built Oct 2019 to Mar 2020, and some cars built 2017 to 2019 need an emissions update. Diesels have more exhaust and engine faults than petrols.

  At the viewing: Watch for warning lights and ask a dealer about outstanding work.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) reliability

• Infotainment and warning light glitches

  All engines

  Owners report faulty infotainment and erratic warning lights.

  At the viewing: Use the screen and check no warnings stay on.

  Source: What Car?: used Peugeot 3008 (2017-2024) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel

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

1. Have the engine and oil leak recalls been done?
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 7.9× as often on the 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the number plate lights? (Flagged at MOT 4.7× as often on the 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?