2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · YA64 BHP

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on March 3, 2026. The maintenance trend is visibly worsening, moving from minor cosmetic and fitment issues in previous years to a complex array of critical safety and mechanical failures. While the car passed previous tests with minor exhaust mounting defects, the most recent inspection revealed serious faults in the electronic stability control and the supplementary restraint systems. These warning lamps indicate failures in vital safety electronics that require immediate attention before the vehicle is legal. At 181,111 miles over eleven years, this Peugeot has averaged approximately 16,500 miles per year. This high level of usage suggests heavy motorway or commercial cycles, which accelerates the wear on suspension components and engine management systems. Between March 2025 and March 2026, the vehicle covered nearly 4,000 miles, indicating consistent and active use. However, the sudden appearance of black smoke and excessive exhaust emissions in the latest test suggests that the engine is now struggling with combustion efficiency likely due to this high mileage. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the engine and exhaust system, as the black smoke and emission failures often point to faulty injectors, a worn turbocharger, or a clogged diesel particulate filter. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged as excessively worn, indicating that the suspension is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the fact that both front tyres were below the legal 1.0mm limit demonstrates a total lack of basic consumable maintenance. The recurring electronic faults in the stability control and airbag systems must be diagnosed with a professional tool to determine if these are simple sensor failures or expensive control module issues.