2019 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · DB11 KCB

The 2019 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 9 July 2025 at 84,768 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on the same date in 2024 at 80,349 miles was a failure, but only for non-conforming front and rear registration plates, a trivial administrative issue rather than a mechanical defect. A clean pass followed immediately on that same day. The year prior, on 19 June 2023 at 74,830 miles, the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin, an advisory-level consumable item that has since been rectified given the subsequent clean results. There are no recurring structural, suspension, or braking faults in the record, and the trajectory from a minor brake advisory in 2023 to consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025 indicates responsible upkeep. The vehicle has covered 84,768 miles over roughly seven years, averaging approximately 12,110 miles per year. That is a high annual rate for a vehicle of this age, pointing to sustained regular use rather than long periods of standing. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps between tests. From 55,565 miles on 30 June 2022 to 74,830 miles by 19 June 2023, the car added 19,265 miles in a single year, confirming heavy but steady use. The subsequent intervals show a slight tapering, with 5,519 miles added between June 2023 and July 2024, then 4,419 miles between July 2024 and July 2025, which may suggest a change in usage pattern or ownership. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on the components most affected by high-mileage use. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2023, so checking the condition of rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping remains prudent. At this mileage, suspension bushes, drop links, and shock absorbers may show fatigue even if no MOT advisories have been raised, so a bounce test and visual inspection of the undercarriage are advisable. The exhaust system and DPF should be examined given the petrol particulate filter fitted to this generation 3008, particularly if the shorter recent mileage intervals suggest more urban short-trip driving. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as high-mileage vehicles frequently see uneven wear patterns from suspension geometry drift. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical assessment of a vehicle that has worked hard across its life.