2015 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · YA65 TCK

The most recent DVSA examination on 18 October 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the previous test on 29 October 2024 also passed without comment. Looking at the broader history, the maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than deteriorating, though it is not without incident. Between 2020 and 2024 the vehicle accumulated two failures, one Major for emissions and wiper performance in late 2023 and one Dangerous for excessively worn front brake pads in late 2024, alongside recurring brake-related advisories in 2020. The fact that the two most recent tests, including one following the dangerous brake defect, have returned clean results suggests that remedial work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard. Overall, the record indicates a car that has received attention to worn consumables as they have arisen, which is the expected pattern for a vehicle of this age and mileage. With 96,524 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Peugeot 3008 has covered roughly 8,775 miles annually, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical range for a family SUV of its vintage and points to steady, mixed-use motoring rather than the extremes of short-jarring urban driving or sustained high-speed motorway use. There are no obvious extended gaps between MOT records that would imply long periods of standing, which is reassuring for components susceptible to corrosion, seizure, and fluid degradation. The mileage progression between tests is reasonably consistent, so there is no immediate concern of tampered readings or unusual accumulation. That said, a diesel or petrol powertrain at nearly 100,000 miles warrants attention to timing chains or belts, clutch or automatic gearbox behaviour, and turbocharger condition depending on the variant fitted. The most significant item in the history is the Dangerous failure on the front brake pads in October 2024, which recorded pad material below the statutory 1.5 mm threshold, accompanied by an advisory for pitted and scored front brake discs. Any buyer should satisfy themselves that the pads were replaced at that point and, ideally, that the discs were either replaced or machined, as worn discs left in service will rapidly consume new friction material and can cause brake shudder under heavy application. During a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front end, feel for vibration through the steering wheel or pedal under firm braking, and check that the vehicle pulls straight without any grabbing. The 2020 advisories for thin rear brake pads should also have been addressed by now, so inspect both the front and rear discs visually for lipping, surface corrosion, and any scoring that might indicate impending replacement. The 2023 emission failure is worth investigating further; ask for evidence of any remedial work such as a diesel particulate filter cleaning or replacement, an oxygen sensor renewal, or an injector service, and on the road watch for excessive smoke from the tailpipe, particularly under hard acceleration, alongside any illumination of the engine management light. Beyond the recorded defects, the age and mileage of this vehicle place it firmly in the zone where calendar-based deterioration becomes as relevant as wear-based concerns. Tyres should be examined closely for age-related sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber degrades chemically even on a car with reasonable mileage, and the production date code on the sidewall should be within the last five years. The 12-volt battery is likely approaching the end of its service life given the vehicle's age, so testing its state of charge or simply budgeting for replacement is prudent. Inspect the underbody, wheel arches, and brake calipers for standing corrosion, paying particular attention to the caliper slide pins which are known to seize on Peugeot vehicles of this era and can cause uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Finally, verify the service book stamps or digital history for timely changes of engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid, as these intervals are time-dependent rather than purely mileage-dependent and are frequently neglected on vehicles of this age, particularly the brake fluid which should be renewed every two years regardless of use to prevent internal corrosion of the ABS modulator and caliper bores.