2010 Peugeot 5008 2.0L Diesel · FG10 ABX

The defining mechanical story for this 2010 Peugeot 5008 is a pattern of two failures within a twelve-month period, separated by a pass at the same annual cycle. The vehicle presented for test on 2025-10-18 and failed, having previously passed on 2024-10-08, with a further failure recorded on 2024-09-24 just two weeks earlier. The absence of defect details in the official DVSA records means the specific failure items cannot be cited from the test history alone, but the back-to-back failed presentations suggest the underlying causes were not rectified between tests in autumn 2024 and then resurfaced at the following attempt a year later. Earlier tests in 2022 and 2023 returned clean passes, so the recent deterioration represents a departure from a previously stable roadworthiness profile rather than a chronic fault pattern, but it warrants close scrutiny from any prospective buyer. Recorded mileage of 189,535 over sixteen years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 11,846 miles, which is broadly typical for a family vehicle of this age and aligns with expectations for sustained but moderate daily use. There is no extended lay-up period evident from the MOT testing dates, as the vehicle has been presented annually without multi-year gaps, and the consistent year-on-year attendance indicates regular road use. From a mechanical standpoint, this mileage band places significant wear demand on the typical Peugeot 5008 consumable and structural items, including front suspension wishbones and anti-roll bar links, rear trailing arm bushes, brake discs and calipers, the dual-mass flywheel on diesel examples, and the turbocharger and EGR system if fitted. The annual mileage is high enough that major drivetrain and suspension refurbishment should be anticipated within the next service interval. Given that the specific failure items on the two recent tests are not documented in the record, a thorough physical inspection and pre-purchase mechanical check is essential. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings common to the PF2 platform shared with the Citroën C4 Picasso. Steering should be assessed for vagueness, knocking on full lock, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle, as the rear suspension cradle is also known to suffer corrosion at this age and mileage. The brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel or judder under firm application, and the vehicle should pull up straight without deviation, particularly as binding calipers and worn front discs are typical wear items at this mileage. The diesel drivetrain variants, if applicable, should be checked for turbo whistle under load, excessive black smoke on acceleration indicating EGR or injector wear, and any signs of oil leaks from the sump, cam cover, or turbo oil feed lines. A thorough under-bonnet inspection should look for evidence of recent repair work addressing the autumn 2025 failure, with receipts confirming rectification of the failed defects rather than simply a retest pass. Additionally, the underside should be examined on a ramp for corrosion to the rear axle assembly, subframe mounting points, and brake pipes, as sixteen years of winter road use in the UK commonly produces surface and structural rust in these areas. Finally, confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start, that the DPF regeneration cycle operates without warning messages if it is a diesel model, and that the clutch take-up is progressive without slipping or judder, as dual-mass flywheel replacement at this mileage represents a significant forthcoming cost.