2013 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · FP63 OCV

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 1 April 2026 at 77,672 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is mixed rather than consistently improving. The most recent test passed with two minor advisories: a worn rear brake disc and a nearside front tyre close to the legal limit. These are consumable items, yet they sit alongside a pattern of recurring driveline and lighting faults that were flagged during the failed test on 31 March 2026, just one day earlier. That failure identified a split offside front CV joint boot, a non-functioning offside headlamp on dipped beam, and the same rear brake disc wear. The rapid retest suggests the immediate failures were addressed, but the underlying wear pattern indicates the car has not been maintained on a strict preventive schedule. At roughly 5,975 miles per year, the recorded mileage is low for a 2013 vehicle. The annual mileage has remained fairly consistent, climbing from 71,916 miles in March 2024 to 76,436 miles in May 2025 and reaching 77,672 miles by April 2026. There is no evidence of sudden long-distance use or prolonged dormancy. The low annual mileage, however, does not exempt the vehicle from age-related deterioration, particularly on rubber components and corrosion-prone areas, as the history shows. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front drivetrain and braking system. The split CV joint boots flagged in both 2025 and 2026 suggest the inner joints may have been contaminated and should be checked for play or clicking under load. The rear brake disc wear noted in the March 2026 failure and again in the April pass indicates the rear braking circuit is wearing unevenly or the calipers are sluggish. Have the rear discs, pads, and caliper slides measured. The exhaust corrosion advisory from March 2024 and the defective front exhaust mounting from May 2025 point to ongoing underbody corrosion risk. Inspect the full exhaust system, box sections, and subframe mounting points for rust, particularly if the car has spent time standing between short trips. Finally, verify the headlamp aim and washer function, as both were flagged in the 2025 failure and the headlamp aim could not be tested in the March 2026 failure.