2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Brake pads1.8× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  10.8% All 2021 cars

  6.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 1.1% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Brake discs1.7× usual
  Peugeot 3008

  10.2% All 2021 cars

  6.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.3% of all 2021 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.

Common 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  26% 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
  17% 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
  3% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  3% 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
  2% 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 2021 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.

• 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 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel

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

1. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 1.8× as often on the 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 1.7× as often on the 2021 Peugeot 3008 diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?