2014 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · MM14 VVC

A persistent airbag warning lamp fault defines the mechanical history of this 2014 Peugeot 3008, having been flagged as a Major or PRS failure on three consecutive test attempts between November 2022 and November 2024 before disappearing from the most recent record. This recurring supplementary restraint system warning lamp defect is a serious safety concern because it indicates the vehicle's crash protection systems may not deploy correctly in the event of a collision, and its intermittent nature, passing at one test and failing the next, suggests an underlying electrical or sensor fault that has not been permanently rectified. Beyond the airbag issue, the November 2025 test surfaced a cluster of significant front-end wear concerns, with a Major defect recorded on the nearside front track rod end ball joint showing excessive play, a Major on the nearside front wheel bearing described as rough when rotated with play, and a Major on the offside front inner drive shaft CV boot which had split and could no longer prevent dirt ingress. The most recent pass on 14 November 2025 cleared all Major defects, though a minor reflector defect remained, indicating these three major mechanical issues were addressed immediately prior to or during that retest. Covering 105,466 miles across twelve years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 8,789 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The MOT testing pattern shows consistent annual attendance, with no extended gaps in testing, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods. A mileage level approaching and exceeding 100,000 miles on a twelve-year-old family crossover places considerable cumulative wear on consumable components such as suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, wheel bearings, drive shaft boots, and shock absorbers, all of which have appeared as advisories or failures on this record. The recent progression from shock absorber oil misting advisories in 2023 through to major front suspension and drivetrain failures in 2025 is consistent with the natural degradation curve seen in higher-mileage vehicles. A prospective buyer should approach this vehicle with particular attention to the front suspension and steering assembly, as the 2025 failure recorded excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and roughness in the nearside front wheel bearing. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for any vagueness, wandering, or vibration through the steering wheel, particularly under braking or when cornering, which would suggest the wheel bearing or track rod replacement has not fully resolved the underlying wear. Inspect the offside front inner CV joint area for fresh grease contamination on the suspension or transmission housing, which would indicate a failed repair on the split boot, and check that the gaiter is securely clamped with no signs of cracking. Pay close attention to any illumination of the airbag or SRS warning lamp on the instrument cluster during the test drive, as the recurring fault across three consecutive years points to a stubborn electrical or seatbelt pretensioner or crash sensor issue that may resurface. The brake and undercarriage condition warrants close physical inspection, particularly given the mileage and the 2024 advisory noting severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers on both sides, a known wear item on PSA platform vehicles of this era. Request that the seller raise the vehicle on a ramp or use a torch under the front arches to examine the anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, and wishbone rear bushings for cracking, perishing, or separation, as perished dust covers will allow water and grit to accelerate wear on the joint itself. Examine the rear shock absorbers for any fresh oil seepage on the body or piston rod, building on the 2023 advisory for light misting, and check the rear tyres carefully for cracking in the sidewalls, an age-related rubber deterioration issue flagged in both 2022 and 2023 advisories. Finally, confirm that any diagnostic work undertaken for the recurring airbag warning lamp fault has been fully documented, including which specific component or sensor was replaced, as a pattern of SRS faults across three test cycles suggests the root cause may not have been permanently eliminated.