2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · AF16 WJD

The mechanical profile of this 2016 Peugeot 2008 is defined by an unusually sparse advisory record combined with a curious pair of bookend failures in late November 2023 and late November 2025, both of which were immediately followed by clean passes on the same components. The earliest failure on 2023-11-27 was rectified without any defect details being recorded, and the vehicle passed on the same day with no advisories, suggesting a minor or easily resolved issue. The pattern repeated almost exactly two years later, with a fail on 2025-11-24 and a pass on 2025-12-03, again with no recorded defects. While the absence of advisory detail is reassuring on the surface, the recurrence of an undocumented fail in two consecutive years is a mild cause for attention from a prospective buyer, as it suggests a recurring intermittent fault rather than a one-off rectification. The intervening tests in November 2024 and November 2023 (post-rectification) were clean passes, indicating that between these episodes the vehicle has held its roadworthiness without recorded concerns. With 78,327 miles recorded against a ten-year registration, this 2008 is averaging roughly 7,800 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a small family crossover of this vintage and does not suggest either long-term storage or particularly heavy use. The annual mileage accumulation appears broadly consistent across the test history, with no dramatic spikes or suspicious gaps that would imply clocked mileage or extended periods off the road. At this level of usage, mechanical wear tends to concentrate on the usual consumable and suspension items expected of a decade-old PSA-platform vehicle, rather than on the powertrain itself. The diesel or petrol engine options fitted to this generation should have plenty of mechanical life left provided the usual age-related service items have been addressed. Given the lack of recorded advisory detail, a physical inspection becomes particularly important before purchase. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Peugeot 2008 is known for wear in the front lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which can develop play without necessarily triggering an MOT failure at the borderline. Steering should feel precise with no significant vibration through the wheel at speed, and the rear beam axle bushes should be checked for cracking or splitting. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent, with no juddering under firm application that might indicate warped front discs, a common issue on higher-mileage examples of this model. A thorough under-bonnet check should focus on signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam cover gasket and look for any staining on the engine block. Examine the underside of the vehicle on a ramp if possible, paying particular attention to the front subframe and rear axle mounting points for any surface corrosion, as well as the condition of the exhaust mounting rubbers and flexi section. Check that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on start-up and that the electronic stability control and tyre pressure monitoring systems function correctly, as these are common electronic irritants on this generation of Peugeot. Finally, verify the service history shows timely oil and filter changes at intervals consistent with the mileage recorded, and confirm the recent November 2025 test certificate is genuine and current, as this will be your primary evidence of present roadworthiness.