2011 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · BL11 DZX

Recurring suspension and lighting defects define the mechanical profile of this Peugeot 3008, with the most recent test on 22 August 2025 showing a failure for a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. This follows a pattern of progressive wear in the front end, including a fractured offside front coil spring recorded during the August 2024 failure and earlier advisories regarding suspension arm bushes and ball joint play dating back to 2021. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the history of major failures for structural suspension components and lighting issues suggests a need for close scrutiny of the front-end assembly. The vehicle has covered 85,391 miles over approximately 15 years, representing an average annual accumulation of roughly 5,693 miles. This is low mileage for a vehicle of this age, which can sometimes result in components such as suspension bushings and rubber CV boots perishing or cracking due to age and lack of regular movement rather than heavy mechanical wear. The consistent annual testing pattern since 2021 shows no significant gaps in usage, but the low frequency of road use may be a contributing factor to the specific types of degradation seen in the rubber components and lighting housings. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension and drivetrain during a test drive. Given the history of ball joint wear, fractured coil springs, and CV boot failures, listen for any rhythmic clicking or clunking sounds when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, which could indicate a failing drive shaft joint, or knocking noises when driving over uneven surfaces, which may signal worn suspension linkages or bushes. The recent failure of the offside front ball joint and the previous advisory regarding the nearside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit suggest that consumables and steering components require frequent monitoring. Electrical and lighting integrity should also be verified, as the most recent failure included inoperative registration plate lamps and a position lamp, alongside a previous failure regarding incorrect headlamp beam aim. Check that all exterior lighting, including indicators, brake lights, and registration plate illumination, operates correctly without flickering. Additionally, the 2023 failure involving an ABS warning lamp indicates that the braking electronic control system has previously required attention; ensure the ABS warning light remains unlit on the dashboard during operation and that there is no pulsation or judder through the brake pedal during deceleration.