2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · FL60 YXR

The 2010 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 May 2025 at 95,945 miles with zero defects recorded. Despite two anomalous failed tests logged on 9 November 2022 and 3 May 2024—both at identical mileages to their respective subsequent passes and notably listing no defects—the mechanical trajectory remains consistent. The absence of recorded defects across all entries suggests no persistent mechanical or structural faults, though the duplicate test entries indicate administrative anomalies rather than recurring physical failures. The vehicle currently sits outside a valid MOT period, as the May 2025 certificate expired in May 2026. The recorded mileage points to exceptionally low usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,000 miles annually. Between the November 2022 test at 93,855 miles and the May 2024 test at 94,416 miles, the vehicle covered just 561 miles over eighteen months, indicating prolonged stationary periods or very light local use. Mileage accumulation increased slightly to 1,529 miles over the following twelve months leading to the May 2025 test. Such low annual mileage prevents the accelerated wear seen on high-mileage counterparts, yet extended periods of inactivity can degrade consumables like rubber suspension bushes, tyres, and brake components through seizure or perishing. A physical inspection must focus on the vulnerabilities caused by low mileage and intermittent use. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the rubber may have hardened despite retaining adequate tread depth. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, common issues when a vehicle sits stationary for long durations. Inspect the suspension bushes for perishing and the exhaust system for moisture-induced corrosion, which occurs when short trips prevent the system from reaching optimal operating temperature to burn off condensation. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody and subframes, ensuring no hidden corrosion has taken hold during the extended gaps in use.