2011 Peugeot 3008 Petrol · CP61 ADU

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT from October 2023 at 72,079 miles indicates the onset of typical age-related wear. While the car passed its last test, the tester flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The presence of worn front brake discs also suggests that consumable components are reaching the end of their service life. These issues represent minor mechanical degradation rather than a systemic failure of maintenance. The mileage pattern shows very low usage for a 2011 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The record shows consistent, incremental increases in distance, moving from 42,651 miles in October 2020 to 59,540 miles in October 2022, and finally 72,079 miles in October 2023. This low-mileage usage often suggests the vehicle has been used for short trips or has sat idle for periods, which can occasionally lead to uneven tyre wear or battery issues, though the record does not explicitly show any major mechanical breakdowns. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems. The recurring advisories regarding worn brake pads and binding calipers, dating back to 2016 and 2017, suggest that while the vehicle is kept roadworthy, the braking components are frequently serviced only when they approach failure limits. The recent suspension ball joint play is a trend that requires monitoring to ensure it does not develop into more significant steering or handling issues. The history also shows a pattern of minor electrical and visibility failures, such as defective lamps and wiper blades, which were typically resolved during retests. Given the low mileage and the recent suspension advisories, a thorough check of the underside for corrosion and a test drive to listen for knocks from the front suspension would be prudent. Ensuring the brake discs and pads have been recently replaced would also mitigate the risk of immediate maintenance costs.