2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · AF63 OTM

The 2014 Peugeot 2008 presents a clean and consistent DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT on 25 November 2025 passing without any advisories or defects recorded. This is supported by earlier tests in January 2024 and December 2024 that also concluded with passes, demonstrating a stable pattern of compliance across consecutive annual examinations. The two failures recorded in January 2024 and December 2024 appear to be immediate retests following repairs, as the DVSA history shows passes on the same dates, suggesting that any issues identified were rectified promptly and did not develop into recurring problems. The absence of any advisory notes across the visible test record is a strong indicator that wear items such as braking components, suspension linkages, tyres, and exhaust elements have remained within serviceable limits at each annual check. With 95,338 miles recorded over approximately twelve years of use, the vehicle has covered around 7,945 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected range for a car of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing timeline to suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the steady accumulation of mileage indicates regular driving rather than extended lay-up. From a mechanical standpoint, this usage profile is favourable: the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components have experienced normal operational cycles without the risks of either severe high-mileage wear or the corrosion and seal degradation associated with long-term stationary storage. Consumable items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will, however, still be subject to wear at this mileage bracket and should be inspected on a physical basis regardless of the clean advisory history. Given that the MOT record carries no specific component advisories to target, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection on the areas most prone to wear on a Peugeot 2008 of this age and mileage. The rear axle beam bushes and front suspension wishbone bushes are known wear points on this platform and should be checked for cracking, splitting, or excessive movement by pushing laterally on each wheel with the car raised. On a test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly over speed humps and rough surfaces, which would suggest worn drop links, anti-roll bar bush deterioration, or coil spring fatigue. Steering vagueness or a knocking sensation through the rack when turning could indicate worn tie rod ends or track rod deterioration, both common on higher-mileage examples. The braking system should be evaluated thoroughly despite the clean MOT history, particularly given the annual mileage accumulation. On test, the car should pull up straight and firmly without any pedal sponginess or juddering through the steering wheel under heavy braking, which would indicate warped front discs. Binding calipers can be detected by driving at low speed and lightly applying the brakes repeatedly, then feeling whether the wheel continues to drag slightly after release. The 1.2-litre PureTech engine, if fitted, should be started from cold and observed for any timing chain rattle, and the oil filler cap should be checked for the characteristic milky residue associated with known gasket issues on this engine family. Exhaust fumes should be colourless under normal running, with no excessive smoke on startup, and the underfloor area should be inspected for any oil leaks from the engine sump or gearbox seals, which become more likely at this mileage.