2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SD13 PDV

A pattern of front-end tyre wear and lighting-related defects dominates the MOT history of this 2013 Peugeot 3008, alongside a single but serious steering and airbag fault. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, though a minor defect was noted for an inoperative registration plate lamp on the multi-lamp circuit, suggesting an electrical gremlin worth tracing rather than a simple bulb replacement. Earlier in 2024 the vehicle passed with an advisory for a slightly distorted offside rear inner road wheel, but this came only after a same-day failure involving non-functioning windscreen washers and headlamp aim being set too low on both sides — items typically requiring straightforward adjustment or fluid top-up but which can also point to underlying electrical or levelling system concerns. More substantively, the July 2022 failure flagged a track rod end with excessive play at the offside and an airbag system warning lamp indicating a fault; both are major-category defects, with the steering component being a direct safety risk and the SRS lamp suggesting an unresolved issue within the restraint electronics. A further dangerous failure in July 2021 saw both front tyres presented below the legal 1.6mm tread depth limit, coupled with non-functioning front position lamps, reinforcing the recurring theme of front tyre management and exterior lighting on this vehicle. Recorded mileage stands at 107,566 miles across approximately 13 years, which equates to an average of around 8,274 miles per year — broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and one that implies regular rather than sporadic use. The mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady accumulation, and there are no extended gaps in the MOT record to suggest the car was laid up for prolonged periods, which removes the usual concern over seized brakes, perished fuel system components, or deteriorated fluids associated with long-term standing. With this level of annual use, the consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs will have been replaced multiple times, but the higher-mileage drivetrain, suspension joints and engine peripherals should be regarded as carrying commensurate wear for a car that has covered in excess of one hundred thousand miles. For a prospective buyer, the track rod end replacement flagged in 2022 must be verified by physical inspection: with the vehicle on a lift or with the front wheels off the ground, check for play at the offside inner joint by hand, and on the road listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed. The earlier front tyre failures also warrant close attention, as the 2023 advisory recorded both fronts worn close to the limit with edge wear, and uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on the current tyres would suggest a tracking, camber or suspension bush issue that has not been resolved. On a test drive, expect any pulling to one side under braking, vibration through the steering wheel, or excessive steering free play to be taken seriously given the recorded steering component history. The persistent registration plate lamp and front position lamp failures, together with the headlamp aim defects, point to a possible underlying issue rather than isolated bulb failures. During inspection, all exterior lighting should be operated to confirm function, and the headlamp levelling system — whether manual or automatic — should be checked to ensure both lamps project at the correct height against a flat surface. The 2022 airbag warning lamp defect is particularly important to investigate, as a present or stored SRS fault will require diagnostic retrieval and could indicate a corroded connector under the seats, a faulty seatbelt pretensioner, or a clock spring issue. Finally, the noted offside rear wheel distortion should be inspected for any visible lateral run-out, and the vehicle should be driven at motorway speeds to detect any steering wobble or vibration through the seat that would confirm the wheel is no longer true.