2018 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · AE18 TVX

The 2018 Peugeot 3008 currently holds a valid MOT, but the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 53,138 miles reveals a maintenance trend that has shifted from stable to deteriorating. For four consecutive years between March 2023 and March 2025, the vehicle passed without a single defect recorded, indicating consistent upkeep. That clean run broke in February 2026 when the tester flagged a Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush as excessively worn, a failure under DVSA category 5.3.4 (a) (i). The same-day retest passed, meaning the defect was repaired promptly, but the failure itself signals that a critical front suspension component had degraded to the point of rejection, something that does not happen overnight. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,642 miles per year. The annual MOT entries between March 2023 at 34,111 miles and March 2025 at 46,497 miles show a steady increase of approximately 6,200 miles per year, consistent with regular daily use. The gap between the March 2025 pass at 46,497 miles and the February 2026 test at 53,138 miles represents an addition of 6,641 miles in just under eleven months, which is slightly above the long-term average but not alarming. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden drops that would suggest the vehicle sat unused or that the odometer has been interfered with. The February 2026 failure on the nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush is the only defect in the entire five-year record, yet it warrants attention. A worn suspension bush at this mileage is not uncommon on a vehicle of this age, particularly if it has spent time on rough urban roads or speed bumps at pace. The fact that it failed outright rather than appearing as an advisory suggests the wear was advanced, and a buyer should inspect the entire front suspension setup in person. Check the offside lower arm bush for equivalent wear, examine the condition of both front coil springs and drop links, and look for any play in the front wheel bearings. The nearside front tyre should be inspected for uneven inner or outer edge wear, which would indicate the wheel alignment was compromised by the worn bush over time. Beyond the suspension, the otherwise clean record is reassuring but should not breed complacency. With no brake, exhaust, or structural defects flagged across five years, the core mechanical systems appear to have been maintained to a reasonable standard. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion around the flexi-joint and back box, and examine the subframe and inner wing arches for any signs of corrosion that the MOT may not have caught if it was surface-level at the time of test. The vehicle's maintenance history is fundamentally sound, but the recent suspension failure is a clear indicator that age-related wear is now beginning to surface.