Peugeot 2008 pass rate by year
Year is the year the car was first registered. Years with fewer than 100 tests are left out.
| Year | Tests | Passed | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 132 | 50 | 37.9% | |
| 2014 | 732 | 305 | 41.7% | |
| 2015 | 1,020 | 444 | 43.5% | |
| 2016 | 285 | 117 | 41.1% | |
| 2017 | 1,307 | 694 | 53.1% | |
| 2018 | 157 | 95 | 60.5% | |
| 2019 | 857 | 607 | 70.8% | |
| 2020 | 114 | 80 | 70.2% | |
| 2021 | 1,421 | 1,084 | 76.3% |
What the Peugeot 2008 fails on
Share of Peugeot 2008 tests with at least one defect in each category, compared with all cars. One car can fail on several categories.
| Category | 2008 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting and electrical | 14.6% | 17.6% |
| Steering and suspension | 12.2% | 18.5% |
| Side slip (wheel alignment) test | 10.2% | 15.2% |
| Braking equipment | 6.8% | 9.3% |
| Wheels and tyres | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| Brake performance test | 6.7% | 11.7% |
Most of these are cheap to check before the test: bulbs and headlight aim, tyre tread and pressures, wiper blades, and warning lights. See the pre-NCT checklist and what each category means.
Other Peugeot models
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 3008 | 11,374 | 54.3% |
| Peugeot 308 | 8,374 | 38.4% |
| Peugeot 5008 | 6,562 | 46.3% |
| Peugeot 207 | 5,882 | 32.5% |
| Peugeot 208 | 5,111 | 53.2% |
| Peugeot 508 | 3,590 | 43.9% |
| Peugeot Partner | 3,041 | 25.7% |
All Peugeot models · all makes
Cars with a similar pass rate
Models from other makes that scored closest to the Peugeot 2008 (57.9%) in 2025:
Top of the table: Toyota C-HR (80%). Bottom: Peugeot 207 (32.5%). See the best and worst cars and pass rate by car age.
Book the NCT for your 2008
The fee is €60 at every centre and the make of car does not change where you can test. The busiest centres, and every county:
Other makes
NCT cost
€60 full test, €40 retest, free visual retest.
How to book
ncts.ie, phone and the priority list.
Retest rules
Book within 21 days, finish within 30.
How often
At 4 years, every 2 years, then yearly from 10.
What to bring
Documents and quick checks before the test.
NCT waiting times
Days to the next free test, by centre.
Peugeot 2008 NCT questions
What is the NCT pass rate for the Peugeot 2008?
In 2025, 57.9% of Peugeot 2008 cars passed the NCT at the first attempt (3,535 of 6,103 initial tests), 8.6 points better than the average for all cars of 49.3%.
Which year of Peugeot 2008 does best at the NCT?
Among years with at least 300 tests, 2021 cars did best (76.3%) and 2014 cars did worst (41.7%). Newer cars almost always pass more often, so compare against cars of the same age.
What does the Peugeot 2008 fail the NCT on most?
The fail categories recorded most often for the Peugeot 2008 were lighting and electrical (14.6% of tests), steering and suspension (12.2% of tests), side slip (wheel alignment) test (10.2% of tests). One car can fail on several items.
Do these figures include retests?
No. The RSA make and model data covers initial tests only; retests are not included.
Source: RSA 2025 Make and Model Data, initial NCT tests only. The RSA notes the figures do not account for mileage, maintenance or service history, and small groups are excluded for data protection. Reviewed 2 October 2026.