2016 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · FN16 UNP

A consistent pattern of advisories around the braking system and tyres defines the roadworthiness history of this 2016 Peugeot 2008, even though every test recorded since 2019 has technically passed. The most recent assessment on 14 November 2025 noted a worn, pitted or scored rear brake disc and an offside rear service brake binding slightly, following an advisory on the front brake discs from 2021. Alongside this, tyre perishing has been flagged on three separate occasions across 2020, 2020 (failure test), 2021 and 2024, with the nearside rear also reported as worn close to the legal limit in 2024. The only outright failure in the record, on 11 November 2020, was due to a split nearside front inner constant velocity boot on the drive shaft, which is a typical ageing rubber item on a vehicle of this vintage. Taken together, the pattern points to a car that stays broadly above the failure threshold but carries chronic wear indicators around consumables that are reaching the end of their service life. With 41,177 miles recorded over roughly a decade, annual mileage works out at around 4,100 miles, which is well below average for a car of this age and type. This is a light-use profile that typically results in slower wear of internal drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch and gearbox, but it does concentrate wear on items that suffer from inactivity rather than distance. The tyre perishing advisories spanning several years are consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended periods standing, allowing the sidewalls to degrade through UV exposure and age-hardening rather than tread wear. Brake disc pitting on both axles is also a classic signature of low-mileage, short-journey use, where the discs surface corrodes between infrequent applications. The single recorded drive shaft CV boot failure fits the same picture: rubber components deteriorate with calendar age regardless of distance covered. For a prospective buyer, the braking system should be the primary inspection focus. The 2025 advisory of a binding offside rear caliper warrants a physical check with the wheel removed, or at minimum a test drive that includes several firm stops from speed to confirm the rear brakes release cleanly without any residual drag or pulling to one side. The pitted rear disc should be inspected for lipping and runout, and a finger run across the surface will reveal whether the corrosion is surface scoring or deep enough to require replacement; ignore any roughness through the brake pedal on the first application, as this is typical, but persistent judder under load is not. On the suspension side, the 2024 advisory on the nearside front upper Macpherson strut pin or bush suggests a worn top mount or thrust bearing, so listen for any clonking or knocking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from cold, and check for inconsistent strut top clearance under the bonnet. The tyre condition is the other area where the record consistently flags risk, with perishing noted on all four corners across different tests. Inspect the sidewalls carefully for hairline cracking, particularly between the tread blocks and along the lower sidewall, and budget for a full set of replacements if any age-related deterioration is visible regardless of remaining tread depth. The 2020 CV boot failure also means the nearside front driveshaft joint should be checked for fresh grease leakage and torn rubber, and a road test should include tight full-lock turns in both directions to listen for any clicking or knocking from the transmission. Given the low annual mileage, also verify recent oil change intervals by service documentation, as short trips do not allow the engine to reach full operating temperature and can promote moisture build-up in the oil, while a long-standing 12V battery may struggle to hold charge if it has not been regularly maintained.