2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SC10 KPA

The 2010 Peugeot 3008 holds a valid MOT pass dated 15 July 2025 at 90,672 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than clearly improving. That most recent test followed a same-day failure for a split offside front CV boot, worn front brake pads, and an illuminated supplementary restraint system warning lamp. The car passed later that day, meaning the CV boot and brake pad defects were rectified, yet the airbag fault remains unresolved on the record. A persistent SRS warning lamp also appeared in the July 2024 failure, suggesting this electrical or sensor fault has lingered for at least twelve months without a permanent fix. The mileage progression tells a story of very light use. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the car covered just 2,549 miles, then recorded zero additional miles between the July 2024 test and the July 2025 test, both readings sitting at 90,672 miles. For a vehicle approaching seventeen years old, the total of 90,672 miles equates to roughly 5,667 miles per year, well below the UK average. Such low annual accumulation often points to short urban trips or extended periods of inactivity, both of which accelerate certain failure modes like brake corrosion, tyre perishing, and suspension bush deterioration despite the low mileage. Buyers should inspect the front brake components carefully. The July 2025 advisory on thin front pads, combined with the near-zero mileage since, raises the possibility of binding calipers or corroded discs from prolonged standing. The split CV boot, although reportedly repaired, warrants a close check of the offside front driveshaft joint for play or contamination ingress, as a neglected joint can fail catastrophically. The recurring SRS lamp demands a diagnostic scan to retrieve fault codes from the airbag control module, since this could indicate a faulty clock spring, seat occupancy sensor, or side airbag connector rather than a simple bulb fault. Suspension and tyre condition also deserve attention. The July 2024 failure flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a worn nearside rear tyre, both of which may have worsened if the car has stood unused for long stretches. A physical inspection should examine all suspension bushes for perishing, check both inner and outer tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, and verify the windscreen washer operation, which failed in 2024. Given the low mileage and long stationary periods, underbody corrosion and brake system integrity are the primary structural concerns rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear.