2019 Peugeot 3008 1.2L Petrol · EX19 MMV

The defining mechanical takeaway for this Peugeot 3008 is a consistently clean roadworthiness record across four recorded DVSA tests spanning late 2022 through December 2025, with no failures and no advisory items relating to core safety systems such as braking, suspension, steering, structure, or exhaust integrity. The latest test on 4 December 2025 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing the unbroken pass pattern established at the 2022, 2023, and 2024 examinations. The only advisories ever logged concern tyre condition on three of the four tyres in mid-2023, which have not reappeared in subsequent tests, suggesting those tyres were subsequently replaced. Taken as a whole, the available MOT history shows stable and uneventful progression through the statutory testing regime with no flagged deterioration trends. Against an age of roughly seven years, the recorded mileage of 34,345 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 4,900 miles, which is low for a family crossover of this type and is more consistent with light commuter or second-car use than with high-mileage motorway driving. The gap from first registration through to the initial MOT in June 2022 leaves the very earliest portion of the vehicle's life unverified by tester-recorded mileage, and the absence of mileage figures on the early MOT records prevents precise confirmation of accumulation rates between tests. However, the relatively low overall figure means wear on major mechanical consumables such as brake discs and pads, clutch material, and drivetrain components is likely to be modest. Low annual mileage can also bring its own considerations, particularly if the vehicle has been used predominantly for short trips, as this tends to promote underbon condensation and slower warm-up of the engine and exhaust system, although no advisories in the record currently point to corrosion, oil leaks, or exhaust deterioration. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant inspection priorities flow directly from the only specific components ever flagged by the tester, namely the tyres. On a physical inspection, all four tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, perishing, and any cuts or bulges, paying particular attention to the nearside front and both rear positions where perishing was noted in 2023; tyres fitted in 2023 or earlier should now be approaching or past the five-year age threshold from manufacture, so the DOT date stamp on each sidewall should be checked and any tyre older than six years from its date code should be regarded as due for replacement regardless of tread depth. On the test drive, listen for any uneven or intrusive tyre noise that could indicate asymmetric wear, and check that steering is straight and free of pulling to either side. Given the low annual mileage, a thorough underbonnet inspection is advisable to confirm there are no oil leaks around the rocker cover, cam cover, or sump gasket, and that coolant and brake fluid appear in clean, uncontaminated condition consistent with recent servicing, as these items are not specifically covered by the MOT schedule. Given the clean overall test record, the test drive should concentrate on confirming that the dynamic behaviour matches what the paperwork suggests. Pay particular attention to the operation of the suspension, listening for any knocking or clonking from the front MacPherson struts or rear torsion beam over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or top mount bearings that have hardened with age rather than mileage. The brakes should be checked for a firm pedal with no excessive travel or sponginess, and the vehicle should pull up in a straight line without judder under heavy braking, which would suggest warped front discs. Finally, confirm that all electronic systems, including the i-Cockpit instrument cluster, infotainment screen, parking sensors, and any reversing camera, are functioning correctly, and verify that the diesel particulate filter, if this is the BlueHDi variant, has been regularly exercised on sustained runs, as prolonged low-mileage, short-trip usage is the primary cause of DPF issues on this model range.