2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · AE14 OMB

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its steering and suspension components. While it passed its most recent MOT on 16 May 2025 at 129,475 miles, it initially failed that same test due to seriously defective headlamp lenses and play in the steering rack inner joints. This progression from minor play in anti-roll bar links to a significant steering rack issue indicates that the front-end components are reaching terminal failure rather than undergoing preventative replacement. At a recorded 129,475 miles, this Peugeot 2008 has averaged approximately 10,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of its age. Data shows consistent use, with roughly 10,600 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 9,853 miles covered in the following year. This steady accumulation of mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the consistent wear observed on rubber bushes and mechanical hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as ball joints on anti-roll bar links and lower suspension arms have appeared as recurring faults across multiple years. The 2023 failure noted four separate ball joint issues, and the 2025 failure identified play in the steering rack joints. These recurring failures suggest the previous owner only addressed components once they reached a point of failure rather than performing proactive maintenance. The rear brakes should also be inspected for the pitted and scored discs flagged in 2023 to ensure they have not thinned beyond the legal limit.