2014 Peugeot 2008 1.4L Diesel · FD14 MSO

A pattern of persistent advisory items, rather than outright failures, defines the roadworthiness history of this 2014 Peugeot 2008. Across five consecutive MOT tests from January 2022 through January 2026, the vehicle has passed each time, yet none of those tests has been entirely free of recorded concerns. The most recent examination on 28 January 2026 alone produced five advisories, covering an oil leak, two tyres worn close to the legal limit or on edge, a deteriorating front number plate, and slight play in the offside front outer track rod end ball joint. Earlier tests add to the picture: a defective rear exhaust mounting was flagged in 2025, a nearside rear tyre with a superficial cut in 2024, and worn nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes the same year. The accumulation of steering, suspension, and underbody advisories points to a chassis that is steadily developing wear, even though nothing has yet crossed the threshold into a failure. The mileage history reflects fairly typical use for a 12-year-old vehicle, with the recorded odometer standing at 127,091 miles. This equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 10,600 miles, which sits in line with what would be expected for a car that has been used as regular transport rather than left idle for long periods. There are no multi-year gaps between tests and no sudden unexplained jumps in mileage, so the recorded figures appear consistent. At this level of use, consumable wear on suspension components, brake friction material, tyres, and engine ancillaries is to be expected, and the advisory pattern below is broadly in keeping with a higher-mileage supermini of this age. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front steering and rear axle components that have appeared repeatedly in the advisory history. The offside front outer track rod end ball joint with slight play, noted at the latest test, warrants a thorough inspection on a raised ramp, as further deterioration would lead to an MOT failure and could manifest as knocking or vague steering response over uneven surfaces. The nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes flagged in 2024 are a known weak point on the Peugeot 2008, and the fact that this item has not been re-tested since means its current state is unconfirmed; on a road test, listen for clonking or knocking from the rear under load, particularly over speed bumps or during sharp direction changes. The accumulating tyre advisories, including edge wear on the offside front, should also prompt a check of the wheel alignment, as uneven tyre wear patterns are frequently a symptom of worn suspension bushes or misalignment rather than simply tyre age. The oil leak advisory from January 2026, recorded as not excessive, is another item that demands close attention given the vehicle's mileage. Common sources on the 2008's three-cylinder petrol and diesel units include the cam cover gasket, sump gasket, and turbo oil feed lines on diesel derivatives, and the leak will only worsen with time. It is worth inspecting the underside of the engine and the surrounding components for fresh oil residue and checking the oil level on the dipstick before any test drive. The defective rear exhaust mounting noted in 2025 is a relatively inexpensive repair but should be verified as resolved, as a collapsed mounting can allow the exhaust to strike the underbody on bumps. On a road test, listen for exhaust rattles at idle and over rough surfaces, and feel for any pulling through the steering or vagueness in the front end that would corroborate the track rod end play. A brake test from speed should also be carried out, as the 127,000-mile usage implies significant wear on discs and pads, even though no brake-related advisories have yet appeared.