2018 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · SB18 XTR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 49,440 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified rust on both front shock absorbers. This follows a period of instability in 2024 where the car failed multiple tests due to mechanical wear, suggesting that components are only addressed once they fail a legal inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,180 miles per year over its eight-year life. There is a notable cluster of activity in 2024, where the car covered 4,539 miles between January and October. This short interval coincided with two MOT failures at 42,692 and 47,231 miles. The low annual mileage generally reduces strain on the drivetrain, but it can leave rubber components and metalwork to degrade due to age and corrosion despite the low total distance traveled. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry given the recurring failures of the ball joints and dust covers. The offside front drive shaft CV boot failed in both January and October 2024, indicating a potential vulnerability to grease loss and premature wear in that specific joint. The rust noted on the front shock absorbers in the 2025 test requires physical verification to ensure the surface corrosion has not compromised structural integrity, which would eventually lead to a failure of the damping strut.