2010 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · LR10 RYP

The MOT history available for this 2010 Peugeot 3008 is remarkably sparse, with only two tests recorded at the same centre on consecutive days in July 2022. The first test on 19 July 2022 recorded a clean pass with no advisories or defects noted, while the test immediately prior on 18 July 2022 was failed, again with no specific defects recorded against the vehicle. The absence of any advisory or failure detail is unusual and suggests either an administrative anomaly, a retest after a rectification, or that the test results were not fully captured in the available data. Given that no MOT tests are recorded for this vehicle in the years since, the car may have been declared off the road via a SORN, or alternatively the records may be incomplete. Regardless, the verifiable mechanical evidence on file is limited to that single clean pass in mid-2022. With 141,422 miles accumulated over approximately 16 years, the average annual mileage of around 8,839 miles sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. This rate of use implies the engine, transmission and drivetrain have been worked consistently rather than left idle for extended periods, which is generally beneficial for keeping internal seals lubricated and preventing moisture build-up within mechanical assemblies. However, the high absolute mileage means that major wear items such as clutch components, dual-mass flywheels, turbochargers (if fitted to the diesel variants common in this model), suspension bushes and engine mountings will have been subjected to significant cumulative stress. The lack of subsequent MOT data means there is no official record confirming how these wear items have fared in the most recent years of the vehicle's life. Any prospective buyer should commission a thorough independent inspection, since the available MOT data covers only one test and offers no insight into the condition of components that typically deteriorate on a high-mileage French crossover of this era. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, particularly the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links and top mounts, which are known wear points on the Peugeot 3008 and can produce clonking noises over uneven surfaces and imprecise steering feel. The rear axle bushes and coil springs should also be examined for sagging or cracking, as the original springs can fatigue on vehicles that have covered this kind of distance. During a test drive, listen for any knocking from the front end on speed bumps, check for pulling under braking or uneven tyre wear which could indicate worn suspension geometry components, and feel for any excessive vibration through the steering wheel which might point to worn wheel bearings or front strut issues. Given the diesel engine prevalence in this model and the high mileage recorded, the oil filter housing, turbocharger oil feed pipes and EGR system are all worth close scrutiny for signs of seepage, carbon contamination or boost leaks. On a test drive, allow the engine to warm fully from cold and listen for any timing chain rattle on initial startup from the 1.6 HDi unit, a known concern on higher-mileage examples, and watch for any blue smoke from the exhaust under acceleration which could indicate worn turbo seals or valve guide oil consumption. Brake discs and pads should be physically inspected for lipping, corrosion pitting and minimum thickness, as the brake calipers on this platform can suffer from seized slide pins leading to uneven pad wear. Finally, check the condition of all underbody fuel and brake lines for corrosion, the condition of the subframe mounting points, and verify that the clutch operation feels smooth without slipping under load, given that clutch replacement at this mileage is a plausible and costly upcoming expenditure.