2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · CF16 AXW

This 2016 Peugeot 2008 presents an unusual MOT history in that the most recent recorded tests on file show alternating pass and fail entries, but critically, no defects have been recorded against the vehicle at any of the four test dates. On 11 February 2026 the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, immediately following a failed test on 10 February 2026 which also lists no defects. The same pattern is evident a year earlier, with a pass on 5 February 2025 preceded by a fail on 4 February 2025 again showing no defects, and a clean pass on 8 February 2024. The absence of any advisory or failure items across the full recorded history strongly suggests the recent pass-fail sequences relate to administrative or presentation issues, such as dashboard warning lights being illuminated at the time of test, rather than any underlying mechanical deterioration flagged by the examiner. This is a vehicle that, on the documented record, has demonstrated roadworthy condition consistently over the testing cycle. Against an age of around ten years, the recorded mileage of 110,464 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 11,000 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and segment. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT testing pattern, indicating the vehicle has been kept in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods, which removes the usual concerns around seized brakes, deteriorated tyre sidewalls from standing, and stale brake fluid. The continuous testing history is reassuring mechanically, as it means the braking system, suspension, and underbody components have been exercised regularly, reducing the likelihood of long-term corrosion seizing moving parts. With mileage sitting at a moderate level for a ten-year-old supermini-crossover, wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components will be proportionate rather than severe. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means the standard mechanical areas that typically appear on higher-mileage Peugeot 2008s of this era have not been formally flagged. That said, the most common advisories on this model relate to front suspension components, particularly the bottom arm bushes and the front strut top mountings, so on a test drive you should listen carefully for clonks or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for vagueness through the steering wheel. Equally, listen for any knocking or creaking from the rear torsion beam and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle, which can point to worn droplinks or worn suspension geometry bushes. Given that the vehicle has covered well over 100,000 miles, a thorough inspection of the clutch bite point and gear selection quality is worthwhile, as is confirming there is no excessive vibration through the steering or brake pedal under gentle deceleration which could suggest warped front discs. Because the MOT record is clean of defect data, there is no specific component history to guide a targeted inspection, so the test drive should be the deciding factor. Pay particular attention to the operation of the stop-start system and the electronic handbrake, both of which are common weak points on this generation of Peugeot 2008, and verify the infotainment and instrument cluster function correctly, as intermittent electrical faults can prevent an MOT pass despite the mechanical components being sound. Confirm that no warning lamps remain illuminated on the dashboard after the ignition is switched on, as this is the most likely explanation for the repeated immediate retest pattern seen in the record. Finally, a service history check and a compression or diagnostic read would be prudent on a diesel or petrol unit of this age and mileage, given that the MOT record alone provides no visibility of internal engine condition.