2017 Peugeot 2008 1.2L Petrol · SP17 LSX

A clean and reassuring roadworthiness profile emerges from the official DVSA test history for this 2017 Peugeot 2008, with both recorded failures returning no defect notations against the vehicle. Such entries typically indicate that the technician was unable to complete the test for administrative or procedural reasons, or that the failure was rectified and immediately re-presented before a re-examination fee applied, rather than pointing to a serious mechanical defect. The most recent assessment on 16 December 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, and the prior test on 19 June 2025 also concluded without any defects noted. Across the full visible record spanning from mid-2024 to late 2025, there are no advisories logged for any component, which is an uncommon and favourable outcome for a nine-year-old crossover approaching the 90,000-mile threshold, suggesting that suspension, braking, exhaust, and structural integrity items have all been presenting within legal limits at each visit. The recorded mileage of 89,904 miles across nine years of service equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,989 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a car of this age and class. The test entry pattern shows activity in both 2024 and 2025, with no multi-year lay-up gaps evident, and the steady cadence of annual tests implies consistent road use rather than extended periods of standing. A vehicle that has been in regular service at this rate will have accrued wear on consumable items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and certain suspension bushes, but the absence of any advisories across four separate test dates indicates that none of these items had reached the threshold for examiner comment at the time of testing. The mileage progression between tests is consistent with normal driving, with no sudden gaps or jumps that would suggest a possible clock irregularity or change of use pattern. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories means there is no specific component flagged for immediate follow-up, but the mileage dictates a thorough physical inspection of the items that examiners most commonly note on Peugeot 2008s of this generation. The front suspension wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and the rear torsion beam bushes are known wear points on this platform, and any knocking over speed bumps, clunks when turning at low speed, or a vague feeling of instability in the front end would warrant closer investigation. The front brake discs on these vehicles are particularly prone to corrosion on the inner face and lipping, so a spongy pedal feel, vibration under braking, or visible deep grooving on the disc edges should be checked on a test drive. Steering pull to one side or uneven tyre wear could also point to worn lower wishbone bushes or a fatigued front spring, both of which are common on higher-mileage examples. Beyond the suspension and braking components, a buyer should pay particular attention to the exhaust system, particularly the rear mounting rubbers and the flexible section near the catalytic converter, as these can deteriorate and produce a rattle on start-up or over uneven surfaces. The 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine fitted to many 2008s of this era has a documented history of timing belt tensioner and oil consumption issues, so listening for any timing chain rattle on cold start and checking the oil level on the dipstick for any signs of excessive consumption between services is worthwhile. The six-speed manual gearbox, where fitted, should be checked for any notchiness or crunching when selecting second and third, and the clutch should be tested for slipping under load in fourth or fifth gear. Finally, a careful inspection underneath the car for any surface corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and suspension turrets is advisable, particularly around the wheel arches, given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage, even though no such items have yet been flagged at test.