2016 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · WN66 BCK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 22, 2025, 72,292 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. The May 2025 failure revealed a significant lapse in safety-critical maintenance, including critically worn tyres and failed suspension components. While the vehicle passed the immediate retest, the density of defects suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they become a legal barrier to the MOT test. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-mileage family car, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 59,072 miles and June 2024 at 65,997 miles, the car covered roughly 6,900 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. This low annual mileage suggests the drivetrain has not faced excessive stress, but the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluid systems regardless of the distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The 2025 test flagged a corro and weakened offside front anti-roll bar alongside a fractured nearside rear coil spring, indicating that the underbody is prone to significant corrosion. You should check for further rust on the control arms and mounting points. Furthermore, the recurring history of thin brake pads in both 2023 and 2025 suggests the braking system is frequently run until the wear limit, necessitating a check of the current disc thickness and condition for of pitting or uneven wear.