2013 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · YN13 KZJ

The 2013 Peugeot 3008 presents a stable but inconsistent maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent test on 16 December 2022 at 87,836 miles. That same day, however, the vehicle failed an earlier attempt due to excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, a critical steering component. The joint was clearly rectified before the pass was issued, but the fact it failed on a fundamental steering item at this mileage raises questions about prior suspension upkeep. The offside rear tyre was also flagged as worn close to the legal limit on both the failed and passed tests, suggesting the owner addressed the steering fault but left a borderline tyre in place. A buyer should treat this as a vehicle that has had reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is broadly typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,757 miles per year, but the intervals between tests reveal notable gaps. Between June 2020 at 59,939 miles and July 2021 at 68,693 miles, the car covered 8,754 miles in just over twelve months. Then, from July 2021 to December 2022, it accumulated 27,897 miles in approximately seventeen months, a marked increase to around 19,900 miles per year. That second period represents unusually rapid accumulation, placing accelerated wear on consumables, suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain components. No MOT records exist after December 2022, meaning the car has now sat without a valid test certificate for over three and a half years as of June 2026. The recorded mileage remains frozen at 87,836, indicating the vehicle has either been standing unused or has been driven without a valid MOT. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering, given the track rod end failure at the last test. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking from the nearside track rod end, and condition of the lower wishbone bushes and coil springs, which deteriorate faster under high-mileage use. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in June 2020, and with nearly 28,000 miles covered since that advisory, the rear brake discs, pads, and calipers need close scrutiny for binding or uneven wear. Inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the rear beam and exhaust flexi-joint, as these are common failure points on the 3008 platform. The windscreen washer fault and lighting issue from 2021 were minor, but verify all exterior lamps, washers, and wipers function correctly before purchase. Given the extended period without a fresh MOT, a full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is strongly advised before committing to the vehicle.