2019 Peugeot 5008 1.2L Petrol · CA69 FEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend regarding reactive maintenance of drivetrain components. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 50,630 miles, it failed that same inspection due to multiple safety-critical defects. The persistence of severely deteriorated CV boots on both front outer drive shafts, which were first flagged in the November 2024 test at 42,023 miles, indicates a recurring failure to address mechanical wear before it reaches a point of failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year over its seven-year life. The record shows a clean history as of 2022 at 27,217 miles, but the frequency of advisories and failures increased as the mileage climbed above 34k miles. Between the 2024 and 2025 tests, the vehicle moved from minor wear indicators to structural component degradation. This suggests that while the car is not driven extensively, the owner is only addressing issues upon MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must personally inspect the front drive shafts to ensure the CV boots have been replaced and that no grease leakage has contaminated the joints. The November 2025 failure also highlighted a structural failure on the offside rear tyre and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, suggesting poor attention to tyre management. The physical inspection should also check for uneven wear patterns across the axle, as previous reports of edge-wear on multiple tyres often indicate an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes.