2016 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Diesel · YA66 DVG

The most recent DVSA examination on 9 January 2026 resulted in a pass, with two advisories recorded for a minor front exhaust gas leak and a front oil leak not considered excessive. The vehicle has therefore held a current MOT certification, but the pattern of advisories across the previous four tests suggests a slowly deteriorating rather than improving trend. The January 2024 test produced a particularly concerning fail, with brake pads recorded at less than 1.5 mm thick, a dangerously significant front brake disc wear defect, a snapped offside rear exhaust hanger, and a nearside front constant velocity boot failure. While the immediate dangerous defects appear to have been rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the recurrence of front oil leaks at three of the last four tests, alongside exhaust mounting and gas leaks in consecutive advisories, points to ongoing wear in both the engine sealing and the exhaust system that a prospective buyer should not overlook. At just over ninety thousand recorded miles across approximately ten years, this Peugeot 2008 has covered close to nine thousand miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history and no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between tests, suggesting consistent rather than sporadic use. This level of usage is generally beneficial mechanically, as regular running tends to keep brake discs free of corrosion, prevent tyres from developing flat-spotting or sidewall perishing, and reduce the risk of seized calipers or seized brake mechanisms associated with long periods of standing. Equally, the mileage is sufficient that normal wear items including suspension bushes, coil springs, dampers, and exhaust mounting rubbers will have accumulated fatigue, particularly given the recorded exhaust mounting failures. The repeated front oil leak advisories warrant close inspection on a test drive. The buyer should look for fresh oil residue on the lower engine and sump area, blue smoke from the exhaust on overrun, and any smell of burning oil once the engine is warm. Should the leak be traced to higher engine components such as the cam cover or rocker gasket, prompt rectification is advisable before contamination affects the exhaust system or catalytic converter. The front exhaust leak and mounting defects should also be evaluated, listening for an audible hiss or ticking from beneath the engine bay at idle, and checking the rubber hangers and flexible joints for cracks or separation. A thorough inspection of the exhaust mounting rubbers and the integrity of the system supports will help determine whether remedial work is imminent. Brake system condition remains a key consideration following the previous dangerous defect. The buyer should test the brakes at low speed for any pulsation through the pedal, indicative of disc runout or lipping, and listen for any grinding or squealing which might suggest worn pads or seized caliper sliding pins. The handbrake should hold the vehicle firmly on an incline without excessive travel. Given the front tyre edge wear advisories recorded in 2022 and 2023, a careful inspection of current tread across the full width of each tyre is worthwhile, as uneven wear can indicate suspension geometry issues, worn bushes, or weak dampers. Beyond the MOT advisories, general age-related checks remain highly relevant. The 12V battery health should be verified, brake fluid should be assessed for age-related moisture absorption, and coolant condition should be inspected as these fluids degrade with calendar age rather than mileage alone. Finally, a service history check confirming recent cambelt replacement, oil services, and brake fluid changes will provide strong assurance that this otherwise well-used example has been mechanically maintained to an appropriate standard.