2013 Peugeot 2008 1.6L Petrol · YP63 XSG

The 2013 Peugeot 2008 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 25 November 2025 at 60,382 miles passed, but only after a failure on the same day for an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, a defect that also appeared in the November 2023 failure at 46,844 miles. This recurring electrical oversight, combined with advisories on both front suspension arm pins or bushes showing wear without yet causing excessive movement, suggests a pattern of minor neglect rather than serious mechanical decline. The trend is broadly stable but inconsistent, with small faults being addressed between test cycles rather than proactively. The vehicle has covered approximately 7,050 miles in the two years between November 2023 and November 2025, a notable increase from the earlier average of roughly 4,645 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. This acceleration in use may explain the recent suspension wear and the insecure battery flagged in November 2025. The mileage progression is clean with no gaps, indicating continuous use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces the likelihood of deterioration from prolonged inactivity. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension, given the repeated advisories on both nearside and offside arm pins or bushes. While the tester noted no excessive movement at the November 2025 test, worn bushes on a thirteen-year-old vehicle can deteriorate quickly under heavier use. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in November 2024 at 53,332 miles, so their current condition warrants close scrutiny alongside the rear calipers, which have not been flagged but should be checked for binding given the age. The missing central exhaust mount bracket, noted in November 2025, should be verified as repaired or replaced, as a detached exhaust poses a risk to the underside and cabin integrity. Finally, the coolant level was below minimum at the last test, so the cooling system should be inspected for leaks or a failing head gasket.