2015 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · SH65 LMF

The defining mechanical story of this 2015 Peugeot 2008 is a clear pattern of front-end wear and brake deterioration that culminated in a dangerous failure at the start of 2025, after which the vehicle passed a retest the following day with no defects recorded. The most recent test on 29 December 2025 returned a pass, but it was accompanied by two advisories relating to slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and the offside front track rod end ball joint, alongside a minor notice that the nearside front outer CV boot has severely deteriorated. Taken together with the 2023 advisories flagging pitted front brake discs, fluctuating and binding front service brakes, perished front tyres, and an insecure exhaust heatshield, there is a consistent theme of front suspension, steering, and braking components approaching the end of their service life. The fact that the dangerous brake disc defects from January 2025 were rectified immediately suggests the vehicle is actively maintained rather than neglected, but the reappearance of wear-related advisories at the latest test indicates these systems remain on a watch-and-replace cycle. At 44,647 miles over 11 years, this 2008 has averaged roughly 4,059 miles annually, which is markedly low for a vehicle of its age and points to either genuine light use or extended periods of standing. The MOT testing record is unusually dense in some periods and shows the car was tested in 2022, skipped 2024 entirely, and tested twice in January 2025, suggesting either an ownership change, a temporary SORN period, or concentrated test activity around a known issue. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals, but it does not insulate rubber and sealing components from age-related degradation. The perished front tyres noted in 2023 and the deteriorated CV boot in 2025 are typical of a vehicle that has covered few miles per year but has still accumulated significant calendar age on its rubber and flexible components. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are the front suspension and steering assemblies, given the recurring advisories on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and track rod end. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for vagueness, looseness, or wandering in the steering, particularly under braking or on cambers. Check that the offside front wheel does not show excessive movement when rocked by hand at the ball joints. The CV boot deterioration should be inspected visually for any fresh splits or grease loss around the nearside front inner or outer joint, as a failed boot can rapidly lead to joint failure if contaminated. Given that the brake discs were dangerously worn at the last test cycle, the front discs and pads should be physically inspected for thickness, lipping, and heat checking, and a firm pedal feel tested from cold with no judder under heavy application. The rear brake discs were also condemned as dangerously weakened at the January 2025 failure, so although they were presumably replaced at the time, the buyer should confirm the work was carried out and verify the current condition of all four corners. The insecure exhaust heatshield advisory from 2023 should be checked for rattles against the rear silencer at idle and low speed, particularly over rough road surfaces. Given the low overall mileage, it is also worth checking for any age-related issues not captured in the MOT record, such as perished coolant hoses, dried suspension bushes, and the condition of the timing chain or belt service history. A low-mileage diesel or petrol unit of this age may also benefit from a compression test and a check for oil leaks around the sump and cam cover, as seals harden and weep with age even when the vehicle has seen little use.