2016 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · FD16 PRZ

Front suspension wear and a persistent coolant leak define this 2016 Peugeot 5008's recent history, and although it ultimately passed its most recent recorded test on 11 July 2023, that pass came only after two failures in the preceding five weeks. In June 2023 the car failed on excessively worn lower suspension arm bushes on both front sides, with the emissions test unable to be completed because of an active coolant leak; a month later it failed again on the same worn suspension arm bushes, with the coolant leak and a worn, pitted offside front brake disc still present as advisories. The eventual pass confirms the suspension arms were rectified, but the coolant leak and scored front disc were carried through as advisories rather than resolved, meaning both items remain live concerns for a buyer. The overall trend is one of recurring front-end wear rather than a clean bill of health. The recorded mileage of 96,166 miles over roughly ten years equates to about 9,600 miles per year, which is entirely typical for a family MPV of this age and suggests regular mixed use rather than prolonged standing. There are no significant gaps in the test record, with annual tests logged consistently through 2022 and 2023, so the wear patterns observed are consistent with normal accumulation rather than neglect through disuse. At this mileage, wear to suspension bushes, brake discs and pads is expected, and the history reflects exactly that: consumables reaching end of life in the 90,000-plus mile range. Braking history deserves close scrutiny. In June 2022 the car was issued a dangerous defect for both front brake pads being below 1.5 mm thick, alongside worn rear pads and an inoperative central stop lamp; it passed the same day, indicating pads were replaced immediately. However, by mid-2023 the front discs themselves were flagged as worn, pitted and scored, first on both sides and then specifically the offside. On a test drive, listen for grinding or scraping under braking and feel for judder or pulsing through the pedal and steering wheel, which would indicate disc thickness variation or warping. Check the disc surfaces visually for heavy scoring and pronounced lip wear at the outer edge, and budget for front discs and pads if not already replaced since July 2023. The coolant leak is the most pressing unresolved item, as it was serious enough in June 2023 to prevent the emissions test from being completed. Before purchase, inspect the engine bay and undertray for coolant residue, check the expansion tank level and look for white crusty deposits around hose joints, the radiator and the water pump area, and confirm the heater blows hot and the temperature gauge sits stable on a long drive, since coolant loss on these engines can escalate to overheating and head gasket damage. Regarding the suspension, verify that the front lower arm bushes were genuinely replaced by listening for clunks or knocks over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and check for vague steering or uneven front tyre shoulder wear, which would suggest the repair was incomplete or that related components such as ball joints and drop links are now wearing. Obtain evidence of the repair invoices from mid-2023 to confirm what was actually fitted.