2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SF63 XCH

Recurring issues with suspension components and brake wear define the mechanical profile of this Peugeot 3008, with recent records showing a trend of accumulating advisories. The most recent test on 22 November 2025 resulted in a pass, but it flagged progressive wear in the front suspension ball joint and both front and rear brake discs. This follows a pattern established in 2024 regarding worn offside front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints, as well as a 2021 failure involving a fractured offside front coil spring. While the vehicle has avoided major failures in the last two years, the frequency of advisories related to steering and suspension linkages suggests these components are reaching the end of their service life. The vehicle has covered 102,542 miles over approximately 13 years, representing an average annual usage of roughly 7,888 miles. This mileage is consistent with typical long-term usage for a vehicle of this age. Mechanically, this level of accumulation suggests that while the car has not been subjected to heavy high-mileage motorway use, the components are experiencing standard age-related degradation. The steady accumulation of advisories for tyres, brakes, and suspension parts is consistent with this moderate usage pattern, where wear is distributed across various consumables over a decade of operation. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front end of the vehicle during a test drive to address the documented suspension issues. Given the history of worn ball joints, suspension bushes, and a previous coil spring failure, listen for any knocking, clunking, or rhythmic thudding sounds when driving over uneven road surfaces or speed bumps. Any irregular pulling to one side or a vague, imprecise feeling through the steering wheel could indicate that the nearside front suspension arm ball joint or the offside front bush mentioned in previous tests requires immediate replacement. The braking system also requires scrutiny due to repeated advisories regarding worn, pitted, or scored brake discs across multiple years. During the test drive, check for any pedal judder or vibration when applying the brakes, particularly at higher speeds, which can indicate disc thickness issues or uneven wear. Additionally, the history of tyres being worn close to the legal limit suggests that tread depth and evenness should be inspected closely to ensure the vehicle is not currently running on substandard rubber. Any pulling under braking or a squealing noise may indicate that the discs and pads have reached the point where replacement is necessary.