2016 Peugeot 3008 1.2L Petrol · SC16 UFK

The 2016 Peugeot 3008 currently holds a valid MOT that passed on 14 July 2025 at 102,371 miles, but the record reveals a worsening mechanical trend in the final years of its life. The most recent test flagged seven advisories, including a severely deteriorated nearside front constant velocity boot, play in the steering rack inner joints, and worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides. These are not new isolated faults. The front lower suspension arm rear bushes have appeared as advisories in three consecutive tests since July 2023, indicating progressive wear that has not been addressed. The steering rack play is a fresh addition to the record, suggesting the inner joints have deteriorated further since the last inspection. The vehicle is roadworthy today, but the accumulation of unresolved advisories points to deferred maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage pattern tells a clear story. Between the July 2023 pass at 73,501 miles and the July 2024 failure at 88,779 miles, the car covered 15,278 miles in a single year. That is a significant jump from the roughly 10,237 miles per year average over its lifetime. Then, between July 2024 and July 2025, the odometer moved only from 88,779 to 102,371, another 13,592 miles, confirming sustained high annual use. The MOT history itself is reasonably consistent with annual tests, and the mileage progression shows no obvious gaps or anomalies that would suggest the car sat unused for extended periods. The service record aligns with a vehicle that has been driven hard in recent years without commensurate investment in repairs. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components. The recurring worn wishbone bushes, the new steering rack play, and the deteriorated CV boot all cluster around the front end and suggest the car has been driven on worn components for at least two years. Check the nearside front driveshaft joint for grease loss and contamination, as a severely deteriorated boot will have allowed dirt ingress, accelerating wear. Examine both rear coil springs carefully, given that both fractured during the July 2024 failure and were presumably replaced. Confirm the replacements are present and that no new cracks have developed. The rear brakes also warrant attention, as the 2023 failure for thin rear pads and the worn front wheel bearings flagged in the same test indicate braking and hub wear has been a recurring theme. Inspect the nearside front tyre sidewall condition and tread depth, as the 2024 failure for tread below 1.6mm suggests the car was driven on a bald tyre for some time, which can cause hidden sidewall damage.