2020 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · ML20 VUD

A recurring emissions failure sits at the centre of this Peugeot 3008's MOT history, with the test on 9 May 2026 failing under the Diesel Emission Standard or manufacturer specified limit category (8.2.2.2 (a)). The vehicle was retested on 23 May 2026 and passed cleanly with no advisories recorded, indicating the emissions issue was addressed, whether through repair, component replacement, or a forced regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The remainder of the recorded history shows four previous tests at roughly annual intervals between 2023 and 2025, all resulting in passes, with two minor advisories logged. The overall pattern is therefore not one of chronic mechanical deterioration, but the emissions failure is a notable blemish on an otherwise largely clean record and should be investigated thoroughly before purchase. The mileage profile is the highest in the dataset for a car of comparable age, with 113,041 recorded miles over approximately six years, equating to an annual accumulation rate of around 18,840 miles. This is significantly above the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year often associated with average private use, placing the vehicle firmly in the high-mileage category. Such usage accelerates wear on all consumable and drivetrain components, particularly the clutch, dual mass flywheel if manual, turbocharger, diesel particulate filter, and suspension bushes and bearings. The testing cadence is consistent at roughly twelve-month intervals, with no extended lay-up periods evident, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular service throughout its life. The mileage increased from the implied 2020 registration mileage to 113,041 in steady increments across each test, with no anomalous gaps that might suggest clocking or long out-of-service intervals. Given the advisory for front brake pad wear recorded at the May 2025 test, the pads fitted at that point may well be approaching replacement again on a high-mileage vehicle of this profile, and a thorough inspection of remaining pad material and disc condition on both axles is essential. Disc wear, particularly lipping on the front discs, should be assessed visually, and any scoring or hot spots noted. The brake pedal should feel firm under load on test, with no sponginess suggesting air ingress or master cylinder wear, and the vehicle should track straight under firm braking without pulling to either side, which would indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad deposition. The 2024 advisory regarding the front inner tyres wearing close to the legal limit and worn on the edge suggests a tracking or geometry issue that may or may not have been rectified. Tyres should be checked for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear across all four corners, which would indicate camber or toe misalignment, and the steering wheel should sit dead centre on a straight road with no off-centre offset. The recent emissions failure warrants particular attention under the bonnet, specifically the condition of the diesel particulate filter, exhaust gas recirculation valve, and any stored fault codes that an OBD scan should be carried out to retrieve. On test drive, the engine should pull smoothly through the rev range with no significant flat spots, hesitation, or excessive smoke from the exhaust, particularly under hard acceleration, which would indicate DPF saturation or turbocharger wear. Listen for any whistling from the turbo or clonks from the drivetrain on pulling away, and check for any oil leaks around the turbo and engine sump given the higher mileage. The suspension should be exercised over uneven surfaces, with particular attention to any clonks, knocks, or creaks from the front strut area, which would indicate worn top mounts or strut bearings, and the rear suspension should be similarly assessed for compliant damping without bouncing. A thorough service history verification, particularly regarding timing belt or chain intervals, oil change frequency, and any prior emissions-related work, would be highly advisable given the combination of high mileage and the recent emissions failure.