2017 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · FH17 FLJ

A pattern of generally sound roadworthiness is undermined by a couple of advisories that warrant attention, most notably the nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush wear flagged at the 2026-05-06 test alongside an oil leak described as not excessive. These two items, recorded just a few months before today's date, suggest that the rear suspension geometry and engine sealing are areas where degradation is beginning to show, even though the vehicle continues to pass its statutory inspection. Historically the car has been clean, with pass certificates issued in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 carrying no recorded defects apart from a single advisory concerning rear tyre wear on edge in 2023. The overall trend therefore reads as stable, but with the latest test introducing the first signs of mechanical ageing in components that are likely to progress if left unaddressed. Annual mileage accumulation of roughly 12,755 miles is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, placing this 3008 well above the typical usage bracket and indicating sustained, regular driving rather than periods of standing. That kind of mileage pattern accelerates wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutches if manual, tyres, and drivetrain mounts, while also placing steady load on suspension components and engine ancillaries. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record or sudden jumps in odometer readings, so the mileage appears consistent and credible, but the cumulative effect of covering this distance means that the wear flagged at the latest MOT is consistent with a hard-worked example rather than early-life component failure. For a prospective buyer, the rear suspension bush wear recorded at the most recent test is the priority mechanical concern. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear axle over uneven surfaces and speed humps, and pay attention to any vagueness or wandering from the rear end under load, particularly when cornering or braking firmly. Because the wear is on a pin or bush rather than the arm itself, the repair is generally a localised component replacement rather than a full arm renewal, but it should be inspected on a ramp to confirm whether movement is still within tolerance or has progressed beyond the advisory stage since May 2026. The oil leak noted as not excessive is the other item requiring follow-up, and on inspection it is worth identifying whether the source is the sump, cam cover, turbo seals, or valve cover gasket, as Peugeot 3008 oil leaks commonly originate from higher-mileage engine sealing points. On a road test, watch for blue smoke on start-up or under hard acceleration, and check the underside of the engine bay and undertray for fresh residue. The minor registration plate lamp defect is a trivial electrical item and easily resolved, but it is worth checking all exterior lighting as a matter of course. Beyond the flagged items, the high mileage suggests brake discs and pads will be approaching or past replacement threshold, the dual mass flywheel if fitted is a known wear item on higher-mileage diesels, and the tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear given the prior advisory on rear edge wear.