2014 Peugeot 5008 2.0L Diesel · FH14 NKF

The defining mechanical concern surrounding this 2014 Peugeot 5008 is a noticeable accumulation of advisories and a cluster of defects across the most recent two MOT cycles, which stands in clear contrast to the clean passes recorded between 2021 and 2023. The most recent test on 22 July 2026 resulted in a Pass with advisories for both headlamps carrying a product film on the lens and an oil leak not deemed excessive, but this followed the same date's earlier Failed test where the offside front position lamp was not working, the nearside registration plate lamp was inoperative, and a nail was found in the offside front tyre. Going back to 11 July 2025, the vehicle Failed on a major nearside front shock absorber fluid leak alongside a non-functional nearside stop lamp, and although it then Passed on 15 July 2025, the recurring registration plate lamp fault, a deteriorated offside front CV boot, and front brake disc wear were again noted. The shift from three completely clean tests in 2021, 2022, and 2023 to a pattern of lighting faults, fluid leaks, and component wear in 2024 to 2026 points to a vehicle entering a stage where age-related deterioration is beginning to surface more consistently. With 104,524 miles accumulated over roughly twelve years, the vehicle has averaged around 8,710 miles per year, which sits broadly within typical expectations for its age and indicates regular rather than sporadic use. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record, with annual tests consistently recorded between 2021 and 2026, suggesting the car has remained in continuous road use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods. This consistent utilisation generally means that major mechanical components such as the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain have been kept in working order through regular operation, but it also places ongoing demand on wear items like suspension, braking hardware, drive shafts, and tyres, several of which have already begun flagging advisories. The mileage context therefore reinforces what the defect history already implies: consumable and rubber components are now reaching a stage where replacement is increasingly likely. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the suspension, braking, and under-bonnet conditions given the recent advisories. The 2025 record specifically flagged a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, and although the later Pass did not repeat this as a defect, a test drive over speed bumps, uneven surfaces, and during low-speed cornering should be used to listen for clonking, knocking, or excessive bouncing that might indicate a degraded damper or worn top mounts or anti-roll bar drop links. The front brake discs were noted as pitted or scored in both 2024 and 2025, so the vehicle should be checked at low speed for pedal judder, grinding sensations, or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, and any pulling to one side should be investigated as it could point to a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The persistent oil leak advisory across 2025 and 2026 warrants a physical inspection of the engine bay and undertray for fresh seepage around the sump, rocker cover, or turbo oil lines if applicable, as well as a check of the coolant and oil levels to confirm they have been maintained between services. The lighting and tyre-related issues, while individually minor, are recurring and suggest that some of the minor electrical and rubber components are ageing. The nearside registration plate lamp fault has appeared as a Minor defect on three separate occasions across 2025 and 2026, which points to either a failing bulb holder, corroded connector, or a wiring concern that has not been permanently resolved, and all exterior lamps should be walked around and verified as functional. The offside headlamp lens product film advisory may indicate oxidation or contamination that will progressively reduce light output, so the beam pattern and brightness should be assessed at night if possible. The 2026 nail in the offside front tyre, alongside earlier advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge in 2024 and 2021, indicates the front end may be subject to uneven tyre wear, potentially from alignment or suspension geometry issues, so a check of the tracking and inspection of all four tyres for inner-edge wear, age-related cracking, and sufficient tread depth is strongly advised before purchase.