2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · BC18 EKN

The 2018 Peugeot 3008 presents a generally stable mechanical picture, with a clean MOT record across most of its recent life. The most recent test on 3 June 2026 at 49,271 miles passed, though the tester flagged two rear braking defects: the rear brake pads are wearing thin and the rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored. These are not serious failures, but they do indicate that the rear braking system is now approaching the end of its current service life. The fact that the car passed the same day suggests the wear remains within acceptable limits, yet the pattern shows a shift from the completely defect-free results recorded in 2023 and 2024. A buyer should treat this as a vehicle that has been well maintained overall but is now entering a phase where consumable wear is beginning to surface. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From 35,081 miles at the May 2023 test to 46,309 miles by May 2025, the car covered roughly 11,200 miles over two years, then added another 2,962 miles in the thirteen months leading to June 2026. That recent drop in annual mileage could reflect lighter use or a change in ownership, but it is not unusual for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, and the overall annual average of around 6,159 miles sits comfortably within typical usage for an eight-year-old family SUV. The history shows one earlier brake-related failure on 30 May 2023, when both front brake pads were below the 1.5 mm minimum at 35,081 miles. That defect was rectified the same day and has not recurred, suggesting the front braking components were properly replaced and have since worn normally. The rear brake wear now appearing in 2026 is a separate event, likely reflecting the natural life cycle of the rear pads and discs, which often wear more slowly on front-wheel-drive vehicles. No suspension, structural corrosion, or emissions defects have appeared in any test, which is a positive indicator of the car's underlying condition. A buyer should still carry out a focused in-person inspection of the braking system, particularly the rear calipers for any signs of sticking and the disc surfaces for scoring depth. The tyres, suspension bushes, and exhaust system deserve close attention given the vehicle's age, even though none have triggered a defect. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but the emerging rear brake wear is a clear signal that some near-term expenditure on consumables should be budgeted for.