2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SH16 OKN

The 2016 Peugeot 3008 presents a mixed maintenance picture that has only recently stabilised. The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 recorded a clean pass at 82,136 miles with zero defects, which is encouraging. That result followed a failure on the same day at 82,133 miles for a fractured offside rear coil spring, both front outer CV joint boots split, and a non-working nearside headlamp. The fact that all four items were rectified within hours suggests the previous owner addressed them immediately rather than ignoring repeat faults. Looking back further, the January 2026 test at 80,940 miles passed but flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit, indicating a vehicle driven hard enough to consume rubber quickly yet still maintained to a passable standard. The trend is therefore improving in the short term, though the underlying pattern reveals a car that has required repeated attention on critical components. At roughly 8,214 miles per year, the annual mileage is typical for a ten-year-old vehicle and does not raise immediate concerns about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The gap between January 2026 at 80,940 miles and May 2026 at 82,136 miles shows approximately 1,196 miles covered in four months, a normal rate of use. The earlier jump from January 2025 at 66,551 miles to January 2026 at 80,940 miles represents around 14,389 miles in twelve months, which is above average but not extreme. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of unregistered use or clocking concerns. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the suspension and drivetrain components that have appeared repeatedly on the MOT. The fractured offside rear coil spring in May 2026 is the most structurally significant defect on record. Even though it was repaired, the remaining springs should be checked for cracks, sag, and corrosion, particularly at the mounting points where stress fractures typically originate. Both front outer CV boots have failed on two separate occasions, in January 2025 and again in May 2026. This recurrence suggests either poor-quality replacement boots, aggressive driving, or underlying joint wear that generates excessive heat and boot degradation. Inspect the inner CV joints for play and listen for clicking during full-lock turns. The January 2026 advisory on all four tyres wearing close to the legal limit points to possible alignment issues or suspension geometry wear, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable alongside inspection of track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and anti-roll bar links. The headlamp faults, while electrical and relatively minor, warrant a brief check of the bulb holders and wiring for moisture ingress, a common issue on this generation of 3008. Overall, the vehicle appears to have been kept roadworthy rather than proactively maintained, and a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase is strongly recommended.