2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · LG63 VTC

The 2013 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable and largely positive mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 February 2026 at 81,773 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is the first since June 2023, meaning the vehicle has gone over two and a half years without a single advisory or failure item being logged. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The cluster of defects recorded in the July 2024 cycle, a failed test on 10 July followed by a retest pass on 22 July, appears to have been promptly addressed by the previous keeper. The nearside rear stop lamp failure, the cut tyre, the deteriorated suspension bush, and the perishing offside rear tyre were all rectified before the retest twelve days later. No suspension or tyre defects have reappeared since, suggesting those repairs were not superficial patches but proper component replacements. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,290 miles per year over thirteen years is entirely typical for a family crossover and does not raise any red flags about excessive wear or, conversely, long periods of disuse that can cause its own problems such as seized brakes or perished rubber. The record shows steady annual use with no dramatic gaps. Between the September 2022 test at 65,587 miles and the June 2023 test at 67,312 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 1,725 miles in nine months, and then between June 2023 and July 2024 it added over 10,600 miles, indicating a period of heavier use that may explain the tyre and suspension wear picked up during that cycle. The most recent gap from July 2024 at 78,167 miles to February 2026 at 81,773 miles represents around 3,600 miles over nineteen months, a quieter period but not so prolonged as to suggest the car has been sitting idle. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension, specifically the nearside lower suspension arm and its rear bush, which was flagged as deteriorated in both July 2024 tests. Even though the advisory has not recurred, pressing the front end and checking for play or knocking over uneven surfaces will confirm whether the replacement bush is holding up. The nearside front headlamp lens was also noted as slightly deteriorated in both 2024 tests, and while light output was deemed adequate at the time, the lens condition should be visually checked for further hazing or moisture ingress that could fail a future test. The rear braking system warrants a brief inspection as well, given the nearside rear stop lamp failure in the July 2024 failure test. A functioning lamp is the minimum; the buyer should also assess rear brake pad thickness and disc condition, as binding or uneven wear on the rear axle was a recurring theme in the broader advisory history. Finally, the tyre condition across all four wheels, particularly the nearside rear and offside rear, should be examined for any signs of uneven wear, cracking, or perishing, as these were flagged together in the 2024 cycle and may indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues that deserve a four-wheel alignment check before committing to purchase.