2012 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · HG61 XLB

The 2012 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 92,149 miles passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle is mechanically compliant at present. The maintenance trend over the last two years shows a clear improvement. A cluster of suspension and braking faults identified in February 2025 appears to have been addressed, as the subsequent 2026 test was entirely clean. This suggests the previous owner invested in corrective work rather than allowing known issues to persist. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2025 test at 83,601 miles and the February 2026 test at 92,149 miles, the vehicle covered 8,548 miles in twelve months, which is slightly above the lifetime average of roughly 6,582 miles per year. This uptick indicates the car has been used regularly and is not a long-term stander, reducing the risk of deterioration from prolonged inactivity such as flat-spotted tyres or moisture ingress into fluids. The record is well-populated with consecutive annual tests, leaving no significant gaps in its documented history. Despite the clean 2026 result, the 2025 failure exposed several mechanical vulnerabilities that warrant a physical inspection. The Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn, and the Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint had slight play. A competent inspector should verify the condition of all front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends, as these components often wear in tandem on the PSA PF2 platform. The Offside Rear service brake was flagged as binding, and the parking brake efficiency fell below requirements. A buyer should test the handbrake hold on an incline and check for uneven rear brake pad wear or a sticking caliper slide, as binding brakes can overheat discs and increase fuel consumption. The 2024 advisory for slight play in the Nearside Front wheel bearing also deserves attention. While it did not fail the test, wheel bearing play can progress rapidly under load. Listen for a low-frequency rumble during a road test that changes tone when loading the nearside. Given the vehicle's age and typical use, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines is advisable. The clean recent MOT is encouraging, but the 2025 faults confirm this car has had genuine mechanical issues that require verification rather than blind trust in the latest pass certificate.