2011 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · KV11 CGG

The most recent MOT, carried out on 12 July 2024, resulted in a failure on the basis of dangerous tread depth on both rear tyres, with the vehicle also noted for a slightly damaged nearside obligatory mirror. While the test otherwise passed, the presence of a dangerous defect indicates a regression in tyre condition compared with earlier years, where only advisory wear levels were recorded. Over the preceding five‑year period the pattern shows a gradual accumulation of wear advisories – front brake discs, front suspension arm pins, and front tyre tread – culminating now in a safety‑critical tyre failure, suggesting the overall maintenance trend is deteriorating rather than stabilising. At 139,499 miles the 2011 Peugeot 5008 averages just under 9,300 miles per annum, which sits squarely within the normal UK usage envelope for a vehicle of this age. There are no obvious large mileage gaps that would imply prolonged periods of inactivity, but the relatively modest annual run‑off also means that many components may have been subject to calendar ageing rather than purely mileage‑driven wear. Consequently, items such as rubber seals, hoses and tyre sidewalls may have degraded despite the moderate mileage, and the drivetrain components have had ample time to accumulate wear even if not heavily stressed. A prospective buyer should give immediate attention to the rear tyre set, which will need to be replaced before the vehicle can be legally driven. While inspecting the tyres, look for sidewall cracking, dry rot or bulges that indicate perishing, and verify that the tread depth on the front tyres exceeds the legal 1.6 mm minimum and is even across the width. The front suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged as worn for several years; during a test drive listen for clunking or excessive movement when navigating bumps, and check for any uneven tyre wear that could betray deteriorating bushings. The front brake discs were noted as worn but not yet excessive; measure disc thickness if possible and feel for any pulsation or shudder under braking, which would signal the need for resurfacing or replacement. The off‑side steering rack inner joint and wheel bearing, flagged in 2019, should be examined for play – a loose steering feel, knocking from the wheel arch, or uneven tyre wear can betray progression to a more serious fault. Beyond the tyre and suspension concerns, verify that the nearside obligatory mirror is correctly aligned and undamaged, and ensure that the headlamp lenses are clean and free of haze that could affect illumination. Given the vehicle’s age, inspect the 12 V battery for cranking performance and check for any corrosion on terminals, as batteries tend to lose capacity after a decade of service. Examine all fluid levels – engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and power‑steering fluid – and look for signs of leakage; fluid degradation is common after several years even with modest mileage. Finally, confirm that the service book contains regular oil changes and any timing‑belt or chain service appropriate to the model, and that any child‑seat fittings have been removed to allow full inspection of the adult seatbelts. Addressing these points will give a clear picture of the vehicle’s current roadworthiness and the imminent maintenance budget required.