2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · SC16 HWH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on March 6, 2026, at 71,081 miles passed following a failure just the previous day. This failure highlighted multiple critical issues including front tyres below the legal limit and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot. While the car is currently legal, the recurring nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical and consumable defects when they reach the point of MOT failure. At 71,081 miles over ten years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a small crossover. The mileage progression appears consistent, with roughly 3,300 miles covered between January 2024 and February 2025, and another 3,700 miles covered between February 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation suggests the car does not sit idle for long periods, yet the frequency of failures regarding tyres and rubber indicates that these components are being neglected between service intervals. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain, specifically checking the offside front CV boot which was recently flagged as deteriorated. If this boot has not been replaced, grease leakage will destroy the drive joint, leading to an expensive mechanical failure. The history shows a persistent trend of uneven tyre wear across 2024, 2025, and 2026, which often indicates incorrect wheel alignment settings or worn suspension bushes. Additionally, the exhaust system should be verified for security as the tester found it insecure in early 2025, ensuring the repair was robust and not a temporary fix.