2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · BL62 AYK

A pattern of significant component failures emerges from the MOT record – major front suspension arm wear and excessive track‑rod play in 2022‑2024, coupled with a catastrophic electronic parking‑brake fault in late 2022 – yet the most recent test in June 2026 shows only an oil‑leak advisory and minor headlamp surface deposits, indicating that the previously flagged failures have been remedied or are no longer present at test time. At 97,739 mi the car averages roughly 7,500 mi per year, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within normal usage for a thirteen‑year‑old vehicle. The MOT history is uninterrupted, with a test each year, so there are no unexplained gaps that might conceal hidden mileage spikes or prolonged storage periods. This moderate annual accumulation suggests that wear on consumables such as brakes, tyres and bushings should be proportionate to age rather than excessive mileage, but the recorded failures imply that some of those wear items have already required attention. The off‑side front lower suspension arm was recorded as excessively worn in 2024, and both nearside and off‑side track‑rod ball joints were declared excessively loose in 2022. A prospective buyer should therefore inspect the lower control‑arm bushings and the steering linkage for any play by rocking the front wheels and feeling for clunking over bumps. While the MOT pass suggests the most obvious defects have been addressed, residual wear could reappear, so a visual check for cracked or corroded bushings and a test‑drive assessment of steering stability are essential. The electronic parking‑brake warning and inoperative lever flagged in 2022 also merit a functional check – the brake should hold the vehicle securely on a slope and the indicator light must illuminate correctly; any intermittent warning on the dashboard could signal lingering electronic or hydraulic issues. The current advisory of an oil leak, though not deemed excessive, requires locating the source – common points include the valve‑cover gasket, oil‑pan gasket or oil‑filter housing. The buyer should verify that the oil level remains stable after a short run and look for fresh oil stains around the engine bay. Headlamp lenses showing product deposits may slightly reduce illumination; a quick cleaning should restore full output, but the buyer should confirm both low‑beam and high‑beam functions as part of the overall lighting check, especially since registration‑plate lamps have failed repeatedly in several years. Finally, the tyre‑wear advisory from 2023 should be followed up by measuring tread depth and ensuring even wear across all four wheels, as uneven wear can be a symptom of the earlier suspension and steering issues. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection that focuses on suspension bushings, ball‑joint play, parking‑brake operation and oil‑leak containment will give the buyer a realistic picture of the vehicle’s roadworthiness.