2013 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · VE13 DWL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 2025-11-14 at 93,762 miles, but the maintenance trend is worsening. The same offside rear coil spring corrosion noted in the November 2024 test persisted through to the most recent test, and two new advisory items were added—reduced damping on both front shock absorbers—indicating progressive suspension wear that was not present in the prior year’s test. Mileage accumulation has been steady but uneven over recent years. From 2022 to 2023, the car covered just under 7,000 miles in a year (70,844 to 77,643), aligning with typical annual usage. However, between November 2023 and November 2024, it added over 9,700 miles, and then only 6,000 miles in the following year up to November 2025. A notable gap occurred in mid-2024, when two tests were conducted just two days apart—the first failing on 2024-11-16 at 87,345 miles and the second passing on 2024-11-18 after repairs—at which point the nearside rear coil spring had fractured, a serious structural failure not seen before. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension, especially the coil springs and associated mounting points, given the progression from corrosion in 2024 to a fractured spring in late 2024. The front shock absorbers showing reduced damping now require urgent inspection, as their failure could compromise handling and braking stability. The front brake discs were flagged for wear and scoring in 2022, and no subsequent MOT has mentioned replacement, so the current condition of the discs and pads should be verified. Additionally, the repeated issues with the offside rear registration plate lamp and the headlamp problems in late 2024 suggest possible underlying electrical or mounting faults that may recur if not fully diagnosed. Structural rust around the rear suspension mounts or chassis points should also be inspected, particularly if the car has been exposed to winter road salt.