2013 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · FN63 LTY

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 25 August 2026, although this followed a failure that necessitated the replacement of both front suspension arm ball joints and the rectification of a windscreen obstruction. When reviewing the broader history, the maintenance trend appears to be declining. While the vehicle achieved a clean pass in 2025, the failures in 2024 and 2026 both involve critical front suspension and chassis components, suggesting the vehicle has entered a phase of accelerated wear on its primary mechanical consumables. With a recorded mileage of 100,097 miles over thirteen years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per year. This represents a typical usage profile, indicating the car has been used regularly rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. However, surpassing the 100,000-mile threshold often coincides with the end of the natural service life for various rubber mounts and suspension bushings, which is reflected in the recent failure patterns. Prospective buyers must address the remaining advisories from the latest inspection. The severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot is a priority; if the boot fails completely, the loss of lubrication and ingress of road grit will lead to joint failure, typically evidenced by a rhythmic clicking sound during low-speed manoeuvring. Additionally, the missing rear axle bump stops can lead to increased impact loads on the rear suspension and dampers when the vehicle is fully laden or traversing uneven surfaces. During a test drive, listen for any knocking or clunking from the front end, which may indicate that other suspension bushings are worn or that the recent ball joint replacements have not fully resolved the chassis instability. Beyond the MOT records, a thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage is advised to ensure no significant corrosion is present, particularly given the previous failure of a coil spring. The earlier advisory regarding exhaust tail box deterioration should be checked to ensure the system is not leaking or excessively rusted. Given the mileage, it is imperative to verify the service history for the timing belt and water pump replacement intervals. Finally, the buyer should inspect the brake discs for excessive lipping and check the tyres for uneven wear patterns, which could suggest that the wheel alignment was not correctly reset following the recent suspension repairs.