2019 Peugeot 3008 1.2L Petrol · V40 CNR

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that at the time of test the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements. Looking across the recorded history, the maintenance trajectory is broadly stable with mild signs of wear developing in line with the vehicle's age and mileage. The 2022 test was entirely clean, after which a series of advisory items appeared across the 2024 and 2025 examinations, primarily relating to tyre condition, brake wear, and a suspension linkage, before the most recent pass shows these issues were addressed or rectified prior to test. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a reasonable standard, with the keeper responding to advisories rather than allowing items to deteriorate into failures. With 45,540 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle averages around 6,500 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a family SUV of this type and indicates consistent rather than occasional use. There is a notable gap in the MOT history between the January 2022 test and the January 2024 test, which suggests either a lapse in testing or that the vehicle was off the road for a period; this is worth clarifying with the seller, as extended standing can promote brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, and underbody oxidation even when overall mileage is moderate. The annual mileage thereafter appears steady rather than showing any unusual acceleration, which is mechanically favourable for wear items such as the clutch, drivetrain, and engine internals. A number of recurring advisories warrant specific attention during a pre-purchase inspection. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint flagged in 2024 with slight play is a common wear item on the Peugeot 3008 and should be inspected for renewed play or perished bushes, listening for clonking or rattling noises over speed bumps and during direction changes on a test drive. The rear brake pad wear advisory and pitted rear brake discs from the same test suggest the rear braking system was approaching a service interval; the discs should be measured for remaining thickness and checked for lipping or hot spots, while any pulling to one side or a spongy pedal feel would indicate further attention is required. The offside front tyre worn on edge noted in 2025 indicates possible camber or tracking irregularity, so a thorough check of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and a four-wheel alignment measurement would be prudent, alongside verifying the sidewalls for age-related perishing and cracking given the vehicle is now seven years old. Beyond the documented items, a prospective buyer should conduct several age and mileage-appropriate inspections including a 12V battery health check, as batteries typically degrade after five to six years regardless of use. Brake calipers should be examined for seizing or binding, particularly at the rear, given the standing period suggested by the MOT gap. All fluid services should be verified by service history, as brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid all degrade by time rather than mileage alone and the Peugeot 3008 is known to be sensitive to neglected cooling system maintenance. Finally, the underbody and suspension components should be examined on a ramp for corrosion, given that 2026 road salt exposure over several winters in the UK can accelerate structural and component degradation, and a diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes in the engine, transmission, and emissions control systems would provide reassurance ahead of purchase.