2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium Bluehdi SS 1.5L Diesel · SD71 AAZ

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 10 March 2026, although the test recorded a single advisory concerning brake disc wear on both rear units, specifically noting that the discs were worn, pitted, or scored but not considered seriously weakened, alongside a Minor defect categorisation for severe deterioration of the constant velocity boot on the offside drive shaft. With one clean pass in April 2025 and only advisory items at the previous test in September 2024, the maintenance trend over the documented MOT history is not deteriorating in any meaningful way, but a prospective buyer should treat the advisory items as clear forward indicators of work that will fall due within the next twelve months. The absence of any structural corrosion advisories, lighting failures, brake efficiency failures, or exhaust emissions failures is a positive indicator of overall mechanical upkeep. With approximately 28,491 recorded miles over five years, the annual mileage equates to roughly 5,700 miles per year, which is well below the national average and suggests either predominantly light-duty use such as short urban trips or extended periods of standing between journeys. Low annual mileage of itself is not a negative factor, but it does shift the likely wear profile away from high-mileage consumables such as clutches and bulk brake friction material, and towards age-related degradation of components such as tyre sidewalls, brake discs and callipers corroding from inactivity, twelve-volt battery sulphation, and time-based servicing of brake fluid, coolant, and transmission lubricants. There are no obvious anomalous mileage jumps or gaps in the recorded readings that would suggest clock tampering or inconsistent usage, though the relatively low overall figure should prompt careful verification of the in-cluster odometer against service documentation. Given the advisory for rear brake disc pitting and scoring, a buyer should inspect both rear discs on a test drive for symptoms of brake shudder felt through the pedal or steering wheel under firm application, and listen for any graunching or scraping noises that would indicate the corrosion lips have become sharp enough to damage the new pads. It is worth asking the seller to confirm whether the discs have since been re-cut or replaced, as pitted surfaces typically indicate the discs have not been rotating frequently enough to self-clean, a common consequence of the low mileage recorded. The advisories for both front tyres being worn to 2mm on the nearside and offside at the September 2024 test indicate an edge wear pattern that suggests a possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or strut top wear, and these tyres will almost certainly have been replaced since; nevertheless, a four-wheel alignment check should be considered and the inner and outer edges of the current tyres inspected for uneven wear. The Minor defect recorded for the offside drive shaft CV boot deterioration is a more pressing item, as a split boot will allow grease to escape and contaminating moisture and grit to enter the joint, leading to accelerated wear and eventual failure with associated vibration or clonking on full lock. The cost of a replacement CV boot kit and repacking of grease is modest if addressed promptly, but neglect leads to a complete drive shaft replacement, so this should be confirmed as rectified prior to purchase. Separately, low-mileage vehicles of this age are particularly susceptible to brake calliper slide pins seizing from corrosion, so each wheel should be rocked by hand with the vehicle raised to confirm free movement and no binding. The twelve-volt battery should be load-tested, brake fluid should be assessed for boiling point degradation and replaced if more than three years old, the coolant should be confirmed as within its manufacturer service interval, and all tyres including the spare should be examined for sidewall perishing or cracking given the calendar age of the vehicle. Finally, the service book should be examined to confirm that oil and filter changes have been carried out at least annually regardless of the low mileage, as time-based servicing remains essential to prevent internal engine sludge and oil seal drying.