2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · LC03 JAT

Based on the complete DVSA MOT record, this 2016 Peugeot 2008 presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance profile. The most recent test, conducted on 22 October 2025 at 64,394 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. Every preceding test in the record, stretching back to 2022, also passed with no defects whatsoever. This is a rare and strong indicator of disciplined preventative maintenance across successive ownership. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear at any point in the documented history, suggesting the vehicle has not suffered from chronic issues such as exhaust emissions deterioration, brake component wear, suspension bush degradation, or structural corrosion that commonly affect vehicles of this age. The mileage accumulation pattern is steady and unremarkable in a positive sense. Between the July 2022 test at 44,485 miles and the October 2025 test at 64,394 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 19,909 miles over just over three years, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year. This aligns closely with the overall lifetime average of around 6,439 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods, nor are there sudden spikes in accumulation that might indicate high-stress motorway use. The MOT entries are reasonably well spaced, with the longest interval occurring between June 2024 and October 2025, a gap of roughly sixteen months and 4,768 miles, which is within acceptable limits for annual testing cycles. Despite the clean record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of flagged defects does not guarantee the absence of latent wear. At nearly ten years old with over 64,000 miles, the front suspension lower arm bushes, rear beam bushings, and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny, as these are common failure points on PSA-platform small SUVs that may not always trigger an MOT advisory until deterioration is advanced. The condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads should be measured, particularly given that no advisories have appeared, which could simply mean components have been replaced proactively rather than that wear is absent. Tyre condition across all four corners, including sidewall bulging and uneven wear patterns, should be checked, as should the exhaust system for early-stage corrosion around the flexi-joint and mounting points. Underneath, the subframes, sills, and inner wing arches should be inspected for surface corrosion or structural rust, as the MOT test does not always capture early-stage corrosion that has not yet compromised structural integrity. The engine and transmission should be assessed for fluid leaks around the cam cover gasket, oil filter housing, and gearbox output seals, which are known weak points on the PureTech engine family. A test drive should evaluate clutch bite point height, gearbox smoothness across all gears, and any unusual drivetrain vibration that could indicate worn engine or gearbox mounts. The clean MOT record is genuinely encouraging, but it reflects only a snapshot at each test date and cannot substitute for a hands-on mechanical assessment of a vehicle approaching its second decade of service.