2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · LR56 POP

A persistent oil leak that has appeared on every test since 2021 is the defining thread in this Peugeot 3008's history, accompanied by recurring suspension wear and a notable brake failure in June 2022 when the offside rear brake pipe was found excessively damaged and the nearside rear brake hose excessively chafed, both recorded as major defects. The vehicle passed a retest later that month, indicating the pipe and hose were replaced, and since then the record has been one of passes with advisories, including the latest test on 8 July 2026 which passed with only minor headlamp lens defects. That same day had begun with a failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp and insufficient washer fluid, both trivial items rectified immediately. The overall trend is stable rather than worsening, but the pattern of worn suspension bushes, a slightly playing front ball joint, edge-worn tyres, and a severely deteriorated CV boot flagged in 2025 shows the running gear is ageing in line with its mileage. At 139,539 miles over roughly sixteen years, the car has averaged about 8,700 miles annually, a typical accumulation rate with no significant gaps in the test record and no evidence of prolonged lay-up. This consistent use means wear has been distributed normally across consumables, but it also means components such as suspension arms, bushes, ball joints, brake lines, and driveshaft boots are now at the age and mileage where deterioration is expected rather than exceptional. The repeated advisory for worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides in 2022, followed by slight play in the nearside front ball joint in 2024, suggests progressive wear in the front suspension that has not yet been recorded as rectified in the test data. On a test drive, pay close attention to the front suspension over uneven surfaces: listen for knocking or clonking from worn bushes or the ball joint, and feel for any vagueness or wander in the steering that would indicate the play has increased since the 2024 advisory. Check for a clicking or rhythmic knocking on full lock at low speed, which would indicate the nearside front CV joint has been contaminated following the severely deteriorated outer boot noted in 2025; if the boot was not replaced promptly, the joint itself may now be worn. Given the 2022 brake pipe and hose failure, inspect the rear brake lines and flexible hoses for any renewed corrosion or chafing, and test the pedal for firmness and the car for any pull under braking. The rear brake pads were advised as wearing thin in 2025, so confirm they have been replaced or budget for them. The long-running oil leak, described consistently as not excessive, warrants a physical inspection underneath the engine and gearbox for the source and current severity, as a leak monitored for five years can worsen or begin contaminating other components such as the CV boots or exhaust. The recurring registration plate lamp failures across 2024, 2025, and 2026 point to a minor electrical or wiring niggle at the rear that is cheap to fix but worth checking. Tyres have twice been advised as worn close to the legal limit on edges, so verify tread depth and even wear across all four corners, as edge wear can also reflect the suspension wear already noted. Overall, this is a high-mileage car with a transparent record of age-related wear rather than hidden catastrophe, but the suspension, CV boot, brakes, and oil leak all merit hands-on verification before purchase.