2011 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Petrol · AF61 WJN

This 2011 Peugeot 3008 presents a mixed but ultimately reassuring recent record: it passed its June 2026 test with advisories only, yet the three preceding years each contained an initial failure that was rectified and retested the same day. The failures are telling in their variety — a detached-risk front bumper and insecure exhaust in 2023, a rear fog lamp in 2022, and a stop lamp combined with excessive exhaust hydrocarbons at fast idle in 2025. None of these are structural or corrosion-related, which is encouraging for a car of this age, but the pattern of electrical faults and the emissions failure suggest the buyer should not treat the clean pass certificates at face value. The 2026 advisories flag both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges, which points to either imminent tyre replacement costs or a possible tracking and alignment issue causing uneven shoulder wear. Recorded mileage stands at 74,607 miles over roughly fifteen years, averaging just under 5,000 miles per year, which is low for the age. The test dates show a consistent annual June rhythm with no gaps, so there is no evidence of extended off-road periods in the record. Low annual accumulation on a petrol or diesel family crossover of this era typically means the engine has seen many short journeys rather than sustained motorway use, and that pattern is consistent with the 2025 hydrocarbon failure at fast idle — incomplete combustion deposits and a fouled catalyst or lambda sensor are common consequences of repeated cold running. The emissions fault was cleared the same day, but a buyer should verify whether the fix was a genuine repair or a temporary measure. On inspection, priority should go to the front tyres: confirm they have been replaced since June 2026 or budget accordingly, and check the tread for continued edge wear, which would indicate the wheel alignment needs attention rather than just fresh rubber. Given the 2023 insecure exhaust failure, listen for blowing, rattles, or knocking from the exhaust system over bumps and at idle, and inspect the mounting rubbers and joints for movement. The bumper that was flagged as likely to become detached warrants a physical check of its fixings and panel alignment, as poorly refitted fasteners can work loose again. The recurring lamp failures across three separate years — fog lamp, stop lamp, and the general electrical theme — justify testing every exterior light, and checking for corroded bulb holders or wiring connectors at the rear clusters. On the test drive, run the engine fully up to temperature and watch for any hesitation, rough idle, or exhaust smoke that might indicate the emissions fault is returning; if possible, ask for evidence of what was replaced in June 2025. Overall this is a usable record with no structural or corrosion concerns documented, but the front tyre condition, alignment, and emissions system deserve verification before purchase.