2014 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · FL14 RGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 99,993 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. The presence of an advisory for a worn offside front track rod end ball joint and a thinning tyre indicates that while immediate failures were rectified, mechanical components are beginning to degrade again. The trend suggests the owner only addresses faults once they result in an outright MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old family vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 86,678 miles in March 2024 to 93,436 miles in March 2025, reaching nearly 100,000 miles by the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent certain types of internal degradation of rubber components and brake fluid, despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The March 2026 failure highlighted multiple critical issues including a fractured offside front coil spring, worn rear brake pads and discs, and poor parking brake efficiency. Because these components were recently replaced, the buyer should check for signs of uneven wear or noise that might suggest the parts were fitted poorly. The split nearside front CV boot noted in the previous failure should be inspected for grease leakage, as a tear here quickly leads to expensive driveshaft failure. Recurring issues with lighting bulbs and tyres across multiple years indicate a lack of basic pre-trip inspections. The offside rear tyre was flagged for reaching legal limits in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting a history of deferred consumable replacement. The buyer should verify the remaining tread on all four tyres and test every light circuit, as the history shows the vehicle frequently operates on the edge of legal compliance.