2018 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · GF68 ECX

The 2018 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2025-08-26 at 54,279 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects. That test is now approaching ten months old, so a fresh inspection is warranted, but the record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration across the entire history. Every single test from 2021 through 2025 has passed first time with no defects recorded, which is an unusually clean record for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent, attentive ownership. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. The car covered roughly 9,400 miles between the October 2021 test at 25,449 miles and the October 2022 test at 34,943 miles, then settled into a steadier pace of around 7,000 miles per year through 2023, 2024, and 2025. The final recorded jump from 48,341 miles in August 2024 to 54,279 miles in August 2025 represents approximately 5,938 miles, which is slightly below the annual average and may indicate reduced use in the most recent year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The overall annualised figure of roughly 6,785 miles is typical for a family SUV of this age. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests only sample. The 3008's rear suspension trailing arm bushes and front lower suspension arms are known to wear on higher-mileage examples, so check for play or cracking even though no advisory has been flagged. Inspect the rear brake discs and calipers for any sign of binding or uneven wear, a common issue on this platform. Examine the subframes and inner wheel arches for surface corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in coastal or salted-road areas. The 1.2-litre PureTurbo petrol engine has been subject to timing belt and coolant-related concerns in earlier examples, so verify the service history for belt replacement intervals and check for any coolant residue around the engine block. Tyre condition and tread depth should be assessed given the car's recent low annual mileage, as prolonged standing can cause flat-spotting and sidewall perishing. Test the electronic handbrake and hill-hassist functions, as these have been flagged on other 3008s at similar ages. The clean MOT record is genuinely encouraging, but it does not substitute for a physical inspection by a qualified mechanic before purchase.