2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · L666 ABB

The vehicle is currently in a state of poor roadworthiness following a significant decline in maintenance standards. The most recent test conducted in June 2026 at 97,439 miles resulted in a comprehensive failure involving multiple safety and structural-related defects. This represents a worsening trend in vehicle care, as the owner has failed to address recurring mechanical issues that appeared in previous years. The presence of an inoperative parking brake and split drive shaft CV boots suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to de-scheduled upkeep. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The car showed a period of stability between 2018 and 2019, where no defects were recorded up to 33,945 miles. However, the frequency of failures increased as the vehicle crossed the 75,000-mile mark. Between February 2024 and June 2026, the car covered over 20,000 miles, during which it saw repeated failures of suspension components and exhaust hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record shows a persistent history of worn anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm ball joints, which indicates significant wear on the front end geometry. The braking system also requires immediate attention, with thin pads and pitted discs noted in 2024, followed by a total failure of the parking brake efficiency in the 2026 test. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the offside rear body requires scrutiny, as body damage has been flagged in multiple tests over the last three years. The exhaust system has also been noted as insecure on several occasions, suggesting that the mounts and hangers are failing or missing. Given the recent split CV boots on both front drive shafts, the buyer should verify the joints for grease leakage and damage, as failing to replace these will lead to drivetrain failure.