2014 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · PX64 WWD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its latest test on 4 June 2026 at 78,948 miles, it had failed just one week prior at 78,943 miles. This failure involved both the nearside and offside front drive shaft boots along with worn front lower suspension arm bushes. The fact that these faults were addressed immediately suggests the owner performs repairs only when mandated by testing standards rather than during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 10,953 miles between the August 2023 and May 2025 tests, followed by nearly 11,000 miles in the final year leading up to the recent failure. This low annual mileage suggests the car sees light use, which is generally kind to the drivetrain, but the age can also lead to rubber components like CV boots and suspension bushes drying out over time, which likely explains the failures seen in the June 2026 record. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely, as the tester flagged worn bushes in the most recent test despite them not reaching the point of failure. This indicates the components are nearing the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the 2023 record noted pitted and scored rear brake discs, and the 2025 test highlighted damaged and worn rear tyres. While these appear addressed, the buyer must verify that the new CV boots were properly replaced and that no grease is leaking from the joints, as a split boot is often a warning sign that the entire driveshaft will require expensive replacement.