2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · ND66 FVV

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 26 March 2026, resulted in a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is a reassuring immediate indicator for a prospective buyer. The maintenance trend across the recorded history is broadly stable, with clean passes on 2022-12-14, 2021-12-15, and the two most recent 2025 and 2026 examinations, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition between tests. However, the failures recorded in December 2021 and March 2025 introduce some cause for attention. The earlier failure concerned headlamp aim and a split offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot, while the 2025 failure involved an offside front tyre worn below the legal 1.0mm tread depth, which was categorised as Dangerous, alongside an inoperative registration plate lamp. The recurring nature of headlamp defects across both failures points to either a recurring electrical or adjustment issue, which is worth investigating further, while the tyre failure is likely a reflection of normal consumable wear given the mileage covered. With 112,609 miles accumulated over a ten-year lifespan, this Peugeot 3008 records an annual average of approximately 11,261 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and suggests steady, consistent usage rather than long periods of standing or extreme motorway mileage. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would indicate prolonged inactivity, so concerns regarding severe standing corrosion or seized brake calipers from disuse are likely less applicable here. That said, the recorded mileage does place the vehicle in a higher wear bracket for key consumables and drivetrain components, so clutch, dual mass flywheel condition, automatic transmission fluid health, and turbocharger wear on the diesel engine are all relevant considerations given the diesel powertrain likely fitted to this generation of 3008. When inspecting the vehicle, particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, given that a ball joint was previously recorded as excessively worn on the offside in 2022. This component is critical for steering precision and tyre wear, and any recurring play or wear in the same area would manifest as uneven or inner-edge tyre wear, vague steering, or clonking noises over speed bumps and during low-speed manoeuvres. A thorough inspection of the front wishbones, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes is therefore recommended, alongside a test drive over uneven surfaces to listen for any suspension noise. The advisory noting oil leak, though not excessive, from 2025 should be revisited visually on the underside of the engine and around the turbo area to ensure it has not progressed, and the previously noted exhaust leak on the turbo section warrants a check for soot traces and any whistling or ticking noises from the engine bay during cold start and idle. Beyond the recorded MOT history, a buyer should conduct age and mileage appropriate physical checks, including a close visual inspection of all four tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking, which is common on a ten-year-old vehicle regardless of remaining tread depth. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance, as batteries typically require replacement every five to six years, and the cooling system should be checked for the condition of the coolant, which degrades over time. Given the high recorded mileage, the timing belt or chain service interval, brake fluid renewal, and diesel particulate filter condition are all critical maintenance items to verify via service history documentation. On a test drive, listen for any drive shaft clicking or vibration during full lock turns, which would suggest the previously replaced CV boot area is failing again, and observe whether the headlights remain correctly aimed and that all registration plate lamps illuminate reliably, as these have been a recurring concern in this vehicle's history.