2015 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · GF65 BWN

The most recent DVSA examination on 11 September 2025 resulted in a Pass, although an advisory was issued regarding an Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. This is a notable point in the history because the same offside front lower suspension area was the subject of a Dangerous failure on 1 July 2024, when a lower suspension component ball joint was judged likely to become detached. The presence of a related advisory at the following examination indicates that the immediate dangerous defect was rectified, but residual wear in the same region remains under observation. Viewed overall, the trajectory is one of localised deterioration rather than a broader decline; the vehicle passed cleanly in 2020 and 2021 with only an unrelated headlamp bulb failure, and the suspension issue is the only recurring theme. A prospective buyer should therefore treat the front suspension as the primary area of mechanical concern rather than viewing the car as having general neglect. With eleven years on the road and 136,994 recorded miles, the average annual mileage is approximately 12,454 miles, which is above average for a vehicle of this age and points to consistent, fairly heavy use. The MOT record shows tests concentrated in 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025, with a visible gap between 2021 and 2024; this likely reflects either a change of ownership or a period during which the car was not presented for test for other reasons, rather than a lack of use. Sustained high mileage of this nature accelerates wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutch components on manual variants, and suspension bushes and bearings, and it also shortens the service life of timing chains, dual mass flywheels and turbochargers on higher-output diesel units common in the 5008 range. The buyer should expect that several major wear items may already have been replaced, but should verify the date and mileage of the most recent major servicing. The recurring front suspension issue demands specific attention during any physical inspection and test drive. With the engine off and the car on level ground, the buyer should rock each front wheel top and bottom and side to side at the three and nine o'clock positions, feeling for play in the strut top mount and listening or feeling for clunks from the lower ball joint and track rod ends. On the road, particular attention should be paid to any knocking, rattling or creaking from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven road surfaces and during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres, as well as to vagueness or wandering in the steering and to uneven tyre wear, particularly inner-edge wear on the offside front which would confirm a worn strut pin or bush. Given the Dangerous failure history, a thorough inspection by a specialist on a ramp is strongly advisable, and replacement of the strut pin, bush or top mount assembly should be anticipated as an imminent cost. Beyond the suspension, the high annual mileage and eleven-year calendar age warrant a broader programme of age-related checks. Tyres should be examined not only for tread depth but for sidewall cracking and perishing, which is common on older vehicles regardless of mileage and can necessitate replacement even with legal tread remaining. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its service life and should be load-tested, particularly as heavy-use vehicles with frequent short trips place additional strain on the charging system. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping and corrosion pitting, especially given any periods of standing, and the caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism checked for seizing. Fluid servicing by time rather than mileage should also be verified, including engine oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, brake fluid renewal (typically every two years due to hygroscopic moisture absorption), coolant replacement, and if fitted, automatic gearbox fluid and timing belt or chain inspection according to manufacturer schedules. A full service history with supporting invoices and stamps will be essential evidence that the high mileage has been properly maintained.