2015 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · CK65 YMX

The most recent DVSA examination on 15 September 2025 returned a PASS, accompanied by a single advisory noting the nearside front tyre as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. Looking back across the recorded MOT history, the vehicle has passed every test since the dangerous tyre failure on 26 September 2022, which suggests that the underlying issue has been addressed and ongoing maintenance has been reasonably attended to. However, the pattern of advisories over the last four tests shows a recurring theme of front brake disc surface degradation, front and rear tyre perishing and damage, and a persistently loose offside front door mirror. The repetition of similar defect categories year on year indicates that while nothing has reached a failure level, the consumable wear rate is steady and the advisories are accumulating rather than being resolved at their root cause, which a buyer should treat as an indication of forthcoming replacement work on tyres and braking components. With 66,123 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle is running at an average of around 6,000 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age and segment. There are no significant gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded mileage history, suggesting fairly consistent usage rather than long periods of standing or a markedly high-mileage working life. This kind of average annual mileage is generally favourable for a diesel or petrol crossover of this vintage, as it implies that major drivetrain components have been worked regularly without being excessively stressed. Nevertheless, components that degrade with calendar age as much as with mileage, such as coolant, brake fluid, and the 12V battery, will still require periodic attention irrespective of the modest annual figure. The brake disc advisories merit particular attention on a pre-purchase inspection. They have appeared on both front discs in 2022, both front and rear in 2023, and the front in 2024, generally described as pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. This pattern is common on vehicles of this age and usually reflects normal wear, but it does suggest the discs have been approaching the point at which replacement becomes necessary. On a test drive, listen for any brake shudder through the steering wheel under firm braking, and feel for vibration or pulsing, which would indicate disc runout. Inspect the discs visually for a deep lip at the outer edge and for heavy corrosion pitting across the braking surface. It is also worth checking that the calipers are sliding freely, as seized caliper slide pins on a vehicle used for moderate annual mileage but with some short journeys are not uncommon and would manifest as uneven pad wear or pulling to one side under braking. The tyre advisories across multiple tests are another recurring concern, particularly on the nearside front, which has been flagged for edge wear, cracking, perishing, and proximity to the legal tread limit in successive examinations. The 2025 advisory suggests the tyre was already near the legal minimum at the last test, so a fresh set of tyres should be anticipated shortly after purchase. On inspection, examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking, perishing from age, and uneven shoulder wear which can indicate suspension geometry or camber issues. Beyond the recorded defects, items appropriate to an eleven year old vehicle should also be verified, including the age and condition of the 12V battery, the date of the last brake fluid and coolant change, the state of the cambelt or timing chain service history (relevant to the engine fitted), and the condition of the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion. The recurring minor mirror issue is cosmetic and low priority, but the body damage advisories noted in 2021 should be checked to ensure no corrosion has developed around previously repaired panels, which is a known concern on PSA products of this era.