2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SL13 DUG

A fractured offside front coil spring flagged as a major defect on the 2 March 2026 test is the single most significant mechanical event in this vehicle's recorded history, and it brings an otherwise stable MOT record into sharp focus. The car failed on that item but subsequently passed the same day, indicating the spring was replaced before re-test, and the two tyre wear advisories issued alongside it suggest the front axle components may have been disturbed during the work. Beneath that, the longer trend is one of routine pass results from 2019 through 2024 with clean outcomes in 2019, 2020 and 2024, but the recurring appearance of nearside and offside front tyre edge wear advisories in 2022, 2023 and again in 2026 points to a persistent geometry or suspension concern that has not been definitively resolved. The 2022 test also recorded thinning rear brake pads and front brake discs worn and pitted on both sides, an advisory cluster that has not reappeared in the subsequent records and which therefore appears to have been addressed through component replacement. Against an age of approximately thirteen years, the recorded mileage of 68,393 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,261 miles, which is notably below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this type and service life. The gaps between tests are broadly consistent with annual MOT scheduling rather than extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between recorded tests appears steady and proportionate, with no sudden jumps or unusually long static intervals. Lower annual mileage of this nature tends to reduce wear on high-mileage consumables such as the clutch, turbocharger and major drivetrain components, but it can accelerate deterioration of items that suffer from prolonged inactivity, including brake discs corroding on the friction surface, brake caliper sliders seizing, rubber suspension bushes hardening, and the 12V battery losing capacity through repeated shallow discharge cycles. The fractured coil spring recorded in 2026 is broadly consistent with the kind of fatigue failure that can occur on lightly used vehicles where springs sit under static load for long periods. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should be the front suspension assembly that gave rise to the recent major failure. Both front coil springs should be examined, as fractured springs on this model frequently affect the opposite side shortly afterwards; any knocking, clonking or visible seating gap where the spring meets its upper or lower locating cup should be treated as a renegotiation point. Wheel alignment should be checked and a four-wheel laser measurement obtained, given the recurring pattern of front tyre edge wear across three separate tests, which can indicate worn front suspension linkages, deteriorated anti-roll bar drop links, or tired wishbone bushes. On the test drive, listen for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, feel for steering wander or pulling to one side under braking, and pay close attention to any vibration through the brake pedal as this may indicate the replacement status and run-out condition of the front discs. The braking system warrants close physical inspection regardless of the clean 2024 and 2026 advisories, because the 2022 record identified worn rear pads and pitted front friction surfaces. The current pad material thickness on both axles should be measured, the rear caliper sliders should be confirmed free-moving, and the brake discs examined for a defined outer lip and any scoring or corrosion pitting around the circumference. Given the low annual mileage, the brake fluid should be assessed for age and moisture content, and the condition of the flexible brake hoses and any underbody brake pipework should be visually inspected for surface corrosion, particularly along the chassis run. Finally, the tyres should be inspected not only for tread depth but for uneven shoulder wear across all four corners, as the recurring front edge wear advisories suggest an underlying chassis or alignment issue that a simple tyre replacement will not rectify, and a diagnostic scan for any stored suspension or steering angle sensor faults should be requested before purchase.