2011 Peugeot 5008 2.0L Diesel · RO61 YFP

A clean and stable DVSA roadworthiness record defines this 2011 Peugeot 5008, with four consecutive passes and only one recorded failure at the most recent test on 9 October 2024, which was immediately followed by a pass under the same date, indicating the defect was rectified and no repeat issues have emerged in the data. Across five MOT entries spanning 2021 to 2024, no advisories, structural corrosion concerns, or recurring component defects have been logged, suggesting the braking, suspension, steering, exhaust, and lighting systems have remained within test limits throughout the recent testing cycle. This continuity is particularly reassuring for a multi-purpose vehicle that has now reached the end of its teenage years, as family-orientated MPVs are often subjected to heavy loading, kerbed wheels, and interior wear that can translate into advisory items such as binding calipers or perished suspension bushes, neither of which feature here. The absence of any recorded advisories implies that wear-related degradation has not yet reached the threshold testers are required to flag, though a buyer should still perform a hands-on appraisal. With 135,958 miles recorded over roughly fifteen years, this 5008 has averaged approximately 9,064 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year submission of tests indicates the vehicle has remained in active service. Mechanically, an annual accumulation at this level means that high-wear consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and certain suspension components will have been replaced multiple times, while major drivetrain elements including the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals will have experienced substantial working hours. The lack of mileage-related advisories on the MOT record suggests these service items have been attended to as required, but the cumulative mileage still warrants close inspection of items that testers may not specifically flag, such as minor oil seepage, degraded rubber mountings, and tired engine ancillaries. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive should prioritise symptoms that commonly develop on high-mileage Peugeot 5008s but would not necessarily trigger an MOT advisory until they deteriorate further. Listen carefully for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mount bearings, all known wear points on this platform. The steering should feel precise without excess play, looseness, or vibration through the rim, and any pulling to one side under braking could indicate unevenly worn brake discs or seized slider mechanisms on the calipers. Brake pedal feel should remain firm and progressive, with no excessive travel that would suggest rear drum adjuster neglect or hydraulic binding. On a road test, the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under acceleration or juddering when pulling away in first gear, and the automatic or manual transmission should select all gears cleanly without clonking on changes, particularly on the popular 1.6 HDi and 2.0 HDi diesel variants that this model frequently carries. Vibrations through the cabin at speed may indicate worn driveshaft CV joints or imbalanced tyres, both worth investigating on a longer dual-carriageway run. Beyond the drivetrain and chassis, a careful walkaround should focus on the areas most prone to age-related deterioration in this bodystyle, including the rear sliding door mechanisms, tailgate struts, and electric window regulators, none of which fall within the MOT scope but are common failure points on the 5008. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and fuel lines, as the MOT has not flagged structural issues but corrosion can develop between tests, particularly in areas where road salt and moisture accumulate. Check that all warning lamps illuminate and extinguish correctly on the dashboard, that the climate control functions across all speeds, and that there is no excessive smoke from the exhaust on start-up, particularly blue smoke suggesting oil consumption or white smoke indicating head gasket concerns. Finally, verify the service history documentation matches the mileage progression and that cambelt or timing chain replacement intervals have been observed in line with manufacturer specifications, as this remains a critical and often overlooked maintenance item on diesel-engined Peugeot 5008s approaching or exceeding 135,000 miles.