2011 Peugeot 508 2.0L Diesel · LC11 YSA

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend, characterized by an increasing frequency and variety of advisories and failures in recent years. While the July 2025 test at 225,514 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a significant number of issues including corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs, a nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with play, and thinning rear brake pads. This follows a pattern of escalating mechanical concerns, such as the July 2024 failure at 211,742 miles which involved a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot and fractured coil springs. The mileage accumulation is consistently high, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year over the recorded period. The vehicle has covered 225,514 miles since its first recorded entries, indicating heavy usage. The data shows a steady climb in mileage without significant gaps, suggesting regular long-distance use rather than periods of stagnation. This high annual mileage correlates with the accelerated wear observed in consumable components and suspension elements. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and chassis. The recurring presence of coil spring corrosion and fractures, specifically noted in the 2022, 2024, and 2025 tests, suggests a vulnerability to structural fatigue or environmental degradation in the spring assemblies. The repeated advisories regarding anti-roll bar linkage play and ball joint wear indicate that the suspension bushings and joints are nearing the end of their service life. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and tyre maintenance. The 2025 record shows thinning rear brake pads, and previous tests have frequently flagged tyres worn to the legal limit. The history of failures due to exposed tyre cords in 2023 and low tread depth in 2019 and 2022 suggests a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. Finally, the recent windscreen damage and discoloured indicators should be checked to ensure they meet current MOT standards for driver visibility and signal clarity.