2017 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · PA63 DAP

A chronic pattern of front and rear brake and suspension wear defines the mechanical history of this 2017 Peugeot 3008. Across the recorded tests, the front anti-roll bar linkage has surfaced twice, first as a Major failure in November 2021 when the nearside ball joint was recorded as excessively worn, and then again in November 2023 as an advisory noting slight play in the offside ball joint, indicating that the component was replaced at some point but the opposite side has since begun to deteriorate. The most concerning single event is the November 2024 Dangerous failure on both rear brake discs, where the nearside and offside items were judged seriously weakened, a classification reserved for defects presenting an immediate risk. The vehicle was subsequently presented and passed three days later on 11 November 2024 with no defects recorded, and the most recent test in November 2025 also passed, though with advisories for a service light and both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their edges. The overall trend shows that the car has remained roadworthy at test, but the components subject to wear during normal service continue to require attention, particularly the braking and suspension hardware. With seven tests recorded between November 2020 and November 2025 and a current odometer reading of 70,374 miles, this 3008 has covered an average of roughly 7,800 miles per year over its nine-year life, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest the car was off the road for prolonged periods, and the consistent annual testing pattern points to regular use rather than long-term storage. The mileage is high enough that consumable wear on brake discs, pads, tyres and suspension bushes should be considered part of the running cost rather than an exceptional finding, but it is not at a level where one would automatically expect major drivetrain deterioration. The presence of a failure and multiple advisories within this mileage band suggests the car has been driven sufficiently for its chassis and braking components to have reached their serviceable wear thresholds. A prospective buyer should focus the pre-purchase inspection on the items that have already been flagged. The front anti-roll bar drop links are a known wear point on this generation of 3008, so listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension when driving slowly over speed bumps or kerbs, and feel for vagueness or a knocking through the steering wheel on uneven surfaces, as either symptom would suggest the replacement linkages fitted after the 2021 failure are themselves wearing. Because the 2024 Dangerous failure involved both rear discs simultaneously, a thorough inspection of the rear braking system is essential; on the road, any judder through the brake pedal, pulling to one side under firm braking, or a grinding or pulsing sensation would warrant immediate further investigation, and the rear discs and pads should be physically measured for remaining thickness as they have demonstrably been replaced once already. With both front tyres flagged at the most recent test for edge wear, examine the remaining tread across the full width of each front tyre, as edge wear often points to misalignment of the front suspension geometry following anti-roll bar or strut work, and consider a four-wheel alignment check regardless of which tyres are subsequently fitted. Finally, the advisory noting that the service light was illuminated at the 2025 test should not be overlooked. On Peugeot vehicles of this era, this typically indicates an overdue service interval or a logged fault code within the BSI system rather than a running problem, but it does mean the service history should be verified and any outstanding maintenance work completed before relying on the car for regular use. Given the documented replacement of the rear brake discs and the front anti-roll bar linkage, it is reasonable to ask for receipts confirming what was fitted and when, so that the buyer can gauge whether the work was carried out with quality parts and whether further attention to related components such as caliper guides, handbrake mechanism or rear brake pads is likely to be required in the near term.