2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · LF10 OFT

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to emerging mechanical wear as it ages. The most recent test in March 2023 at 159,291 miles passed despite flagging a non-excessive oil leak and a deteriorated driver's door hinge. While the vehicle has passed consecutive tests, the appearance of structural and fluid-related defects suggests the car is beginning to show signs of significant age and high-mile fatigue. At a recorded mileage of 159,291 over 16 years, the Peugeot has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year. This aligns closely with typical national averages for a family vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns between 2020 and 2023, with roughly 17,000 miles covered in those three years. However, there is a significant gap of three years since the last recorded MOT in March 2023, meaning the current state of the mechanical and safety components has not been verified by the DVSA recently. A buyer must physically inspect the driver's door hinge operation, as the 2023 test noted significant deterioration that hindered opening and closing. The history also reveals a history of steering and brake wear, specifically the 2022 flagging of play in the nearside track rod end and the 2020 failure regarding thin brake pads and worn tyres. These issues indicate that consumables are often addressed only when they reach failure thresholds. The oil leak noted in 2023 requires a close inspection to determine if it is a minor weeping gasket or a more significant leak that could lead to engine damage.