2011 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · PN11 EHW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its February 2026 test at 113,212 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior where multiple safety items were identified. The trend shows that while critical faults are addressed once they reach a failure point, the recurring nature of issues in the suspension, braking, and steering components suggests that basic upkeep is frequently deferred until parts are at the absolute limit of their life. At 113,212 miles over 15 years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for an older hatchback. However, the mileage accumulation of over 20,000 miles between February 2024 and February 2026 indicates steady use. The failure in February 2025 at 102,280 miles highlighted a heavily torn auxiliary belt and worn suspension, indicating that vital engine-related consumables are not being regularly inspected between the annual testing intervals. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and steering assembly. The tester flagged an offside front wheel bearing with play and noise in February 2026, following a previous failure of the nearside front wheel bearing in the year prior. The buyer should also inspect the steering rack for the noted seepage in the power steering pipe and check the track rod ends, which previously suffered from excessive play. It is also vital to verify the condition of the front lower suspension arms and axle swivel bushes, as these showed persistent wear across multiple tests. The braking system requires close attention as the front inner brake discs were found significantly worn in the February 2026 failure, despite being pitted and scored in early 2025. Additionally, the history of corrosion on the rear coil springs from 2025 should be monitored to ensure no structural rust has progressed beyond the advisory point. Given the recurring reports of tyres being below the legal limit or worn unevenly, the buyer should check the current tread depth and matching of all four tyres to determine if immediate replacement is required.