2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · SP10 MBF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 10 January 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a clean run of passes stretching back to January 2023. The recorded failure on 6 January 2023 is notable only in that it carries no defect details, which typically means it was a refusal to test or a paperwork-related issue rather than a mechanical failure; this is corroborated by the pass issued on the same date immediately afterwards. Across four consecutive passes spanning three years, the maintenance trend appears stable and consistent, with no advisories flagging wear items such as brake components, suspension bushes, exhaust condition, or tyres. This clean record is encouraging but should be read in context given the vehicle's age and substantial mileage, as advisories are not always raised on components that are borderline but still within test thresholds. With 198,587 miles recorded over a 16-year life, this Peugeot 3008 has covered an average of around 12,400 miles per year, which is materially higher than typical private-car usage of 6,000 to 8,000 miles annually. This level of mileage indicates a vehicle that has seen substantial use, whether through long-distance commuting, motorway driving, or commercial-style operation, all of which accelerate wear on drivetrain, clutch, and braking components. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods of standing, which is positive from a corrosion and brake-seizure standpoint but means mechanical consumables have been worked consistently hard. For a turbocharged 1.6 diesel or petrol engine of this era and mileage, attention should be directed toward timing chain stretch, turbo actuator function, dual-mass flywheel condition, and injector balance rather than the usual age-related items. Given the clean MOT record but high overall mileage, a prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on items that the MOT does not necessarily cover or that may be approaching wear-out thresholds without yet failing. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clunks or knocking over bumps, which on a 3008 commonly point to worn front anti-roll bar drop links and rear trailing arm bushes; uneven tyre wear across the axle may indicate worn wishbone bushes or a sagging coil spring. Check the clutch for slipping under load or juddering on pull-away, inspect the oil for any milky residue suggesting head gasket or cooler issues, and verify that the engine management light extinguils promptly on start-up. A compression or leak-down test would be prudent for a high-mileage unit, and the automatic gearbox (if fitted) should be checked for smooth shifts and any hesitation or flare between ratios. Finally, although the MOT history does not flag it, age-related deterioration warrants a physical inspection of items that degrade with calendar time rather than mileage. Check all four tyres (including the spare) for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on a 16-year-old vehicle regardless of tread depth, and inspect the brake discs for lipping or surface corrosion that may indicate binding calipers or seized slider pins. Verify the production date stamp on the 12V battery, as a 16-year-old original unit is well beyond its service life and prone to cold-start failure. Examine undertrays, wheel arches, and suspension components for bubbling corrosion or structural rust, particularly around the rear axle mounting points. Confirm the service history stamps align with the mileage and that all fluids — engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid — have been changed at appropriate intervals, as time-based fluid degradation can cause internal component damage even when external components appear sound.