2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · NX16 TYT

The 2016 Peugeot 3008 presents a mixed mechanical picture, with a maintenance trend that is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring suspension and braking advisories. The most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 50,229 miles passed, yet the tester flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, and the front pads as wearing thin. These are not dangerous failures, but they confirm a pattern of deferred brake upkeep. The vehicle has passed every test since the coil spring incidents in 2024, suggesting the suspension issue was addressed and has not returned. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging just over 5,000 miles per year. Between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests, the car covered only around 4,578 miles, and the jump from the February 2025 pass at 45,651 miles to the 2026 pass at 50,229 miles shows a modest increase of 4,578 miles in twelve months. The gap between the 2024 clean pass at 33,863 miles and the 2025 test at 45,651 miles represents a more substantial 11,788-mile accumulation over roughly a year, indicating a period of heavier use. The record is complete with no significant gaps, so there is no evidence of long-term MOT avoidance, though the low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which can cause brake disc surface corrosion and tyre flat-spotting. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front braking system. The February 2026 advisory on scored and pitted front discs, combined with thin pads, points to a system that has seen prolonged use without timely replacement. Request evidence of disc and pad renewal or budget for immediate renewal. The fractured nearside rear coil spring identified in February 2024 was clearly replaced, as it has not recurred, but the offside rear spring and both rear dampers should be checked for leaks, bounce, and uneven ride height. The repeated rear tyre wear advisories in February 2025, with both tyres down to 1.6mm and showing edge wear, suggest possible rear wheel misalignment or worn suspension bushes. Inspect the rear tyre inner edges closely and have the four-wheel alignment verified before purchase. Given the low mileage and stationary periods, also examine the exhaust system for surface corrosion and check that all tyres, including the spare, have date codes consistent with the vehicle's service pattern.