2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · DS14 HBY

The most recent MOT, dated 10 October 2025 at 53,912 miles, shows a pass, but only after an initial failure on the same day. That failure flagged four defects: rear inner brake pads wearing thin, a nearside rear child seat obstructing the adult belt inspection, an offside front outer CV boot split or insecure, and an engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. The fact that all four were rectified and the car passed on the same day suggests a reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. The maintenance trend is borderline stable. The car has not developed a new category of fault, yet the pattern of brake wear and minor component neglect has persisted across multiple years. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between 12 October 2023 at 41,926 miles and 11 October 2024 at 47,395 miles, the car covered 5,469 miles in twelve months. Between 11 October 2024 at 47,395 miles and 10 October 2025 at 53,912 miles, it added 6,517 miles. Over the full twelve-year span from new to the latest test, the average sits at roughly 4,493 miles per year, well below the UK typical annual figure of around 8,000 to 10,000 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, and the mileage progression is smooth and consistent with genuine low use rather than a rolled-back figure. The recurring theme in this record is brake system wear. Rear inner pads were flagged as wearing thin in both the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Front and rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in October 2024, though not seriously weakened. A buyer should inspect the entire braking assembly in person, paying close attention to disc thickness, pad depth, and any uneven wear that could point to a sticking caliper or seized slider pin. The split or insecure offside front outer CV boot from the 2025 failure also warrants a careful check. Even though it was repaired for the retest, a compromised boot allows dirt and moisture into the joint, accelerating wear. The driveshaft should be examined for play, clicking under load, and any grease contamination on the inner arch liner. Beyond the brakes and drivetrain, two other areas deserve attention. The inoperative engine MIL from the 2025 failure raises a question about the emissions control system. A buyer should verify that the MIL illuminates with the ignition on and extinguishes after start-up, and request a live OBD scan for stored or pending fault codes. The repeated advisory on tyre condition, including a nearside rear tyre noted as perished or cracking in 2024 and a nearside front tyre below minimum tread in the same year, suggests basic tyre maintenance was neglected. All four tyres should be inspected for age-related cracking, uneven wear, and correct pressures. Finally, the nearside rear child seat fitted during the 2025 test prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt. A buyer should remove any child seat and manually check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, and proper retraction, as well as the buckle and mounting points.