Peugeot 5008 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Peugeot 5008 is a large suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 76 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 410 of 442, and 31.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (4.1% of tests).
Ranked 410 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 24 of 24 large SUVs
In 2024, 33,441 Peugeot 5008s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 31.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Peugeot 5008 is 32% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 16.4% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
31.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
16.4%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,800
Typical age at test: 6 years
Peugeot 5008 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Peugeot 5008 MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.4% of tests
What the Peugeot 5008 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.2% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 8.7% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 7.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 6.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 5.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.1% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Steering | 2.2% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.2% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.7% | ▲ 2.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
What MPG does the Peugeot 5008 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 5008 ranges from 38.1 to 70.6mpg across the 128 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.7mpg and a typical diesel 54.1mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 258 to 339 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Peugeot 5008?
Any Peugeot 5008 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 5008 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 128 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Electric, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
38.1–70.6 mpg
Electric range
258–339 miles
Efficiency
3.0–4.0 mi/kWh
CO2
18–181 g/km
Power
100–210 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh KCZKZX-H0E040210 PS · A1 · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh KCZKZX-H0E000210 PS · A1 · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 HYBRID 136 KAHPY1-H1AN40136 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 5008 HYBRID 136 KAHPY1-H1AM00136 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 5008 HYBRID 136 KAHPY1-H1AN00136 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 5008 HYBRID 136 KAHPY1-H1AM40136 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 5008 HYBRID 145136 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
| 5008 PLUG-IN HYBRID 195 KBDGK4-H1B000150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 356.2 mpg | 18g | £200 | 10% |
| 5008 PLUG-IN HYBRID 195 KBDGK4-H1B040150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 356.2 mpg | 18g | £200 | 10% |
| 5008 PLUG-IN HYBRID 195150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 122.8 mpg | 52g | £200 | 17% |
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh (VH) KCZKZX-H0E040157 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh (VH) KCZKZX-H0E000157 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh (VL) KCZKZX-H0E040157 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 Electric 73 kWh (VL) KCZKZX-H0E000157 PS · A1 · listed 2024 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| 5008 HYBRID 136 (VL) KAHPY1-H1AN40100 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.7 mpg | 122g | £200 | 30% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 128 versions.
What a Peugeot 5008 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 44.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 54.1mpg…
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Peugeot 5008 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Peugeot 5008 is 32% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 76 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Peugeot 5008?
The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 4.1% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Peugeot 5008 do?
Official economy for the Peugeot 5008 ranges from 38.1 to 70.6mpg across the 128 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 44.7mpg and a typical diesel 54.1mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 258 to 339 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Peugeot 5008?
Any Peugeot 5008 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Peugeot 5008 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £360 a year.
›How many Peugeot 5008s fail their MOT?
31.0% of Peugeot 5008s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 16.4% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Peugeot 5008 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.