2014 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · AE64 YDO

Suspension wear and minor electrical faults dominate the testing history of this 2014 Peugeot 5008, charting a trajectory of recurring component degradation that culminated in a pass on 2025-08-27 and a subsequent pass on 2026-08-25. The record includes a formal failure in August 2023 driven by excessive wear on the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and play in the anti-roll bar linkage, alongside tyre degradation and a defective registration plate lamp. While the vehicle has successfully cleared its annual MOT tests since that failure, the most recent 2026 inspection notes a worn nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush, indicating that front-end articulation points continue to experience progressive fatigue. Accumulating 73,032 miles over roughly twelve years yields an average of approximately 6,086 miles annually, positioning this Peugeot squarely within typical usage parameters for a multi-purpose family vehicle. This measured pace of use suggests the chassis and drivetrain have avoided extreme commercial exploitation, yet the moderate annual mileage has not insulated the running gear from rubber degradation and mechanical wear. Such usage patterns often concentrate stress on suspension bushings, constant velocity boots, and tyres, as rubber components age concurrently with distance travelled rather than succumbing purely to high-frequency motorway friction. Inspecting the vehicle requires a focused examination of the front suspension geometry, paying close attention to the nearside lower control arm bush flagged in the latest test and the history of anti-roll bar linkage play. During a static inspection and a thorough test drive, listen for any metallic clunks, knocks, or hollow thuds when navigating potholes, speed bumps, or sharp turns, which would signal advanced degradation in the wishbone bushes or ball joints. Furthermore, check the condition of the offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot, which was previously noted as severely deteriorated, to ensure no grease has escaped and contaminated the joint, leading to premature axle click during tight cornering manoeuvres. Finally, cross-reference the current condition of all tyres against the historical advisories concerning perishing, cracking, and edge wear noted on both front and rear axles across multiple tests. A tactile and visual check of the tyre sidewalls and tread depths is essential to ensure that previous observations of perishing have been fully rectified with fresh rubber. Verifying that the electrical system is fully operational, including checking the registration plate lamps that have triggered minor defects in past tests, will complete a comprehensive pre-purchase evaluation of this Peugeot 5008.