2015 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · BP15 AAK

The vehicle achieved a PASS at its most recent MOT test on 30 June 2026, following a FAIL the day prior on 29 June 2026. The earlier failure was driven by two Major defects relating to the front suspension and steering: excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and excessive wear on the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Both items would have been rectified prior to the subsequent pass, and the latest test certificate carries no Major or Minor defects, indicating that the underlying safety-critical concerns have been addressed at least to MOT pass standard. However, three advisories were issued on both the failed and passed tests for corrosion affecting the nearside rear, offside rear, and offside front coil springs, suggesting an underlying and ongoing chassis-level wear pattern rather than an isolated issue. Prior tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025 were clean passes with only minor tyre cut advisories on the nearside front, so the more recent 2026 cluster of advisories and failures represents a noticeable worsening in the maintenance trend which a buyer should not overlook. Recorded mileage stands at 69,866 miles over an 11-year period, equating to an annual average of approximately 6,351 miles. This is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and indicates neither excessive high-mileage wear nor extended periods of standing unused. The mileage progression across the MOT records appears consistent and incremental between tests, suggesting regular use rather than sporadic or erratic accumulation. From a mechanical standpoint, this usage profile places the vehicle in a category where routine wear items such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension components will be progressing through normal service life cycles. There is no indication of abnormally high wear from motorway mileage, nor the standing-related concerns such as seized brake calipers, brake disc corrosion, or perished rubber components that often affect very low-mileage or stored vehicles. With respect to the coil spring corrosion advisories, this is a common finding on older Peugeot 3008 chassis given the use of progressive rate coil springs and exposure to road salt and moisture. Corrosion of this nature typically begins at the lower coils where salt and debris accumulate, and progression can lead to fracture of the spring itself, which would constitute a dangerous failure resulting in sudden loss of vehicle height and handling integrity on that corner. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear and offside front suspension, particularly over speed bumps or uneven surfaces, and observe whether the vehicle sits level when parked on a flat surface. The 2026 advisories cover both rear springs and one front spring, which indicates corrosion is now widespread rather than localised, and replacement of all affected springs is a realistic expectation within the next 12 to 24 months if the vehicle is to be maintained to a high standard. Regarding the steering and suspension ball joint failures, the track rod end and lower suspension arm ball joint are wear items that deteriorate progressively with mileage, kerbing impacts, and age of the rubber boots protecting them. Although they have been replaced prior to the latest pass, the buyer should on a test drive pay particular attention to any vagueness in steering response, knocking from the front end over rough surfaces, uneven tyre wear particularly inner shoulder wear on the nearside front, or any tracking pull to one side under braking or acceleration. Beyond the recorded defects, given the vehicle age, the buyer should also satisfy themselves as to the condition of timing belt or chain service intervals depending on engine variant, brake fluid and coolant renewal given calendar age, and the health of the 12V battery which on an 11-year-old vehicle is almost certainly due for replacement. Tyres should be inspected for age-related sidewall cracking and perishing, and the exhaust system checked for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, both of which are common age-related concerns on a vehicle of this profile.