2011 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · WN11 AAU

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 24 September 2025, resulted in a pass, indicating the vehicle met the minimum statutory roadworthiness requirements at that time. However, four advisories were recorded, and when examined alongside the preceding tests, the overall trend points to a vehicle whose condition is gradually worsening rather than stable. In 2022 and 2021 the car passed with no defects recorded, but from 2023 onwards a recurring pattern of steering, suspension, and component wear has emerged. The 2023 test noted play in an offside front track rod end ball joint and wear in rear suspension arm bushes, the 2024 test flagged worn front suspension arm bushes, tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges, and a headlamp with reduced output, and the 2025 test recorded play in a steering rack inner joint and corroded coil springs. The cumulative effect suggests progressive mechanical deterioration consistent with the vehicle's age and mileage, warranting close attention from any prospective buyer. The recorded mileage of 122,958 miles on a 2011 Peugeot 3008 equates to an average annual usage of approximately 8,197 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps between annual MOT tests, indicating consistent use rather than extended periods of standing, which is generally favourable in reducing the risk of severe corrosion, seized brakes, and battery degradation from inactivity. Nevertheless, 122,958 miles is a substantial accumulated distance, and components such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger if applicable, engine mounts, and automatic transmission torque converter or manual gearbox bearings will have experienced considerable wear. The vehicle should therefore be approached with the expectation of higher-mileage consumables and attention to driveline refinement. The most pressing items requiring inspection are the suspension and steering components flagged repeatedly in recent tests. The steering rack inner joint play noted on the nearside front, the track rod end ball joint play recorded previously, and the worn front suspension arm bushes collectively suggest that the front end may have developed looseness that could progress to an MOT failure. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front over bumps, uneven or feathery tyre wear indicating misalignment, vagueness or wandering in the steering, and any shimmy through the wheel. The advisories relating to corroded coil springs on both the offside front and the rear should also be prioritised; corroded springs can snap without warning, causing a dangerous loss of vehicle height on one corner, and should be inspected visually for surface rust, pitting, or any visible thinning of the material. Beyond the recorded advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage requires general due diligence on time-served components regardless of MOT status. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for corrosion, binding, or uneven pad wear, particularly as the vehicle has seen regular but not exceptionally high annual use. Brake fluid, coolant, and automatic or manual transmission fluid should be considered for replacement on a calendar basis rather than purely mileage, given the vehicle's age. The 12-volt battery is likely approaching the end of its service life and should be load-tested. Tyres, even if currently legal, should be checked for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, and the exhaust examined for corrosion at the mounting points, flex joint, and rear silencer. Finally, a thorough under-bonnet inspection for oil and coolant leaks, verification of cambelt or timing chain service records given the engine type, and confirmation of a complete main dealer or specialist service history would provide essential reassurance before purchase.