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With 180,853 currently licensed in the UK, the Peugeot 3008 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the 3008 4 stars in 2025, with 80% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
It has a 78.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,723 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £227/month or 37p/mile.
Theft risk is rated low at 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2025
MOT Pass Rate
78.5%
85,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£227
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the 3008 in 2025 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
80%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
80%
Safety Assist
62%
There are 52 known DVSA recalls affecting the Peugeot 3008. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/161
On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.
Build dates: 2026-03-19 to 2026-03-20
R/2025/542
On certain Peugeot vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.
Build dates: 2023-09-28 to 2024-07-02
R/2026/045
Affected vehicles may have improperly tightened wheel nuts following a faulty rework.
Build dates: 2024-11-19 to 2025-06-13
R/2025/522
On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
Build dates: 2023-07-24 to 2025-02-28
R/2025/382
Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Build dates: 2019-07-02 to 2022-10-12
+ 47 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 85,000 MOT tests, the 3008 has a first-time pass rate of 78.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The 3008 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Peugeot 3008 are estimated at around £2,723 per year, or £227 per month.
Fuel
£1,073
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£800
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The 3008 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 53.3 mpg (61.4 mpg urban, 45.6 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| 3008 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 44.7 mpg | 1.2L |
| 3008 | DIESEL | 54.1 mpg | 1.5L |
| 3008 | DIESEL | 67.3 mpg | 1.6L |
| 3008 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 42.9 mpg | 1.6L |
| 3008 | PETROL | 40.9 mpg | 1.6L |
| 3008 | DIESEL | 53.3 mpg | 2.0L |
| 3008 | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | 70.6 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £22,000 new, a Peugeot 3008 typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £14,850 | −£7,150 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,100 | −£10,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,000 | −£12,000 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,200 | −£12,800 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,550 | −£13,450 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,050 | −£13,950 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,650 | −£14,350 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,250 | −£14,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £6,900 | −£15,100 |
The 3008 has a theft rate of 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 180,853 licensed and 5,729 SORN 3008s in the UK (186,582 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The 3008 has a 78.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 85,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the 3008 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 80% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 80% for vulnerable road users, and 62% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old 3008 are estimated at around £2,723 per year (£227/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 52 known safety recalls affecting the 3008. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The 3008 has a theft rate of 3.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new 3008 starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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