2017 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · FN67 WLD

The most recent DVSA examination on 7 July 2026 returned a Pass with no advisories, indicating that the immediate statutory roadworthiness standard has been satisfied following a same-day re-test. The prior day, the vehicle was failed on a Dangerous defect for nearside rear tyre tread depth below 1.6mm, which has since been rectified. Looking back through the history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable but with a gradually accumulating list of advisories relating to rear brake condition, tyres and front drivetrain boots. The 2025 test recorded rear brake disc pitting and thinning inner brake pads alongside a deteriorated offside front CV joint boot classified as a Minor defect. The 2021 test similarly noted front tyres worn close to the legal limit with tread peeling and rear brake disc edge corrosion. This pattern suggests that consumable items are being addressed in a timely manner but that rear braking components and front tyres may be approaching a more substantial replacement cycle in the near future. With 53,024 miles recorded over the vehicle's nine-year life, annual usage equates to roughly 5,892 miles per year, which is noticeably below the national average for a car of this type. Such low mileage can be indicative of predominantly short urban journeys, light overall use, or extended periods of standing. Mechanically, lower mileage reduces wear on internal engine components and the clutch but can accelerate calendar-related degradation of rubber, fluid condition and electrical systems, while standing periods commonly promote brake disc corrosion, caliper seizure and underbody oxidisation. Given the advisory for worn, pitted rear discs noted in 2025, a prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the rear braking system. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or metallic noise from the rear wheels, and apply the brakes firmly to feel for judder, pulsation through the pedal or any pulling to one side that could indicate disc run-out or a binding caliper. Given the noted rear brake pad wear and the 2021 advisory regarding rear disc edge corrosion, the discs may now require machining or replacement, particularly if corrosion has progressed beyond surface oxidation into measurable lipping or thickness reduction. The 2025 Minor defect for a deteriorated offside front CV boot should be confirmed as having been replaced; if neglected, perished boots allow grease loss and water ingress, ultimately leading to joint failure with symptoms of clicking or knocking under load, particularly on full lock turns. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low annual mileage profile warrants specific age-related inspection points. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or cracking, as rubber degrades with age regardless of remaining tread depth, and the spare or any unmounted replacement should be checked for its manufacturing date code. The 12V battery is likely approaching or beyond typical service life and should be load-tested, particularly as short journeys do not allow full recharging. Brake caliper sliding pins and pistons may have seized from infrequent use, so confirm the vehicle rolls freely when released and that the handbrake holds without excessive travel. Fluid condition is also calendar-sensitive; request evidence of recent coolant, brake fluid and gearbox oil changes, and verify the cambelt or timing chain service interval status, as Peugeot 2008s of this generation are particularly sensitive to timing belt replacement schedules. Finally, inspect the underbody, wheel arches and suspension bushes for standing corrosion, and confirm full service history with corresponding invoice evidence for the recent tyre, brake and CV boot works.