2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5L Diesel · SJ68 XVT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the September 2025 test at 60,773 miles, it did with an advisory for an offside front suspension arm ball joint with play. This follows a significant failure in August 2025 where multiple mechanical and safety defects were identified. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of an MOT failure, rather than replacing them during routine servicing. At a recorded 60,773 miles over eight years, the Peugeot averages approximately 7,600 miles per year. This mileage profile is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a period of stability between the September 2023 test at 40,789 miles and the August 2025 test at 60,770 miles, covering nearly 20,000 miles in two years. This recent accumulation coincides with the cluster of failures involving suspension and braking components, indicating that the vehicle is experiencing standard wear and tear for this interval. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front steering and suspension due to recurring issues. The history shows excessive play in track rod ends and steering rack inner joints in 2024, followed by a new advisory for an offside front arm ball joint in 2025. These faults suggest the front end geometry is beginning to degrade. Additionally, the nearside rear coil spring fractured in 2024 and the offside rear equivalent failed in 2025, indicating the rear springs should be checked for further signs of fatigue or corrosion. The braking system also requires scrutiny as both front and rear discs were noted as pitted or scored in 2024. The August 2025 failure for exhaust emissions suggests potential engine management issues, while the split nearside front drive shaft CV boot indicates that rubber components are being neglected. A prospective buyer should verify that the recent repairs for the ball joint and coil springs were completed to a professional standard and check the remaining tyres for uneven wear.