2017 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · YP67 BWM

A developing front suspension fault dominates the mechanical history of this Peugeot 3008 and is the primary area of concern for any prospective buyer. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint was first flagged with slight play in September 2024, progressed to being recorded as excessively worn by September 2025, and resulted in a Major failure on the same date, preventing the vehicle from passing its MOT until a repair was carried out. The vehicle did subsequently pass on the same day with no further advisories against the suspension, indicating that the component was addressed, but the year-on-year deterioration of this single joint within just twelve months suggests the wear rate is advanced for the relatively modest mileage recorded. Alongside this, both rear brake discs have appeared as advisories at every test since 2023, with the inner surfaces described as badly pitted on the 2025 entry, pointing to a chronic rear brake condition that has steadily worsened rather than resolved. The odometer reading of 41,130 miles against a nine-year vehicle age equates to roughly 4,570 miles annually, which is notably low and consistent with the annual increments observed between tests. The mileage progression through the records reflects steady, light use with no large gaps or sudden surges that would indicate a change in operating conditions. There is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up period, and the MOT tests have been conducted at regular twelve-month intervals since 2020, suggesting the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its recorded life. However, the recurring nature of the rear brake disc pitting and the rapid progression of the front ball joint wear is somewhat unusual for such low annual mileage, as these components typically degrade in proportion to use. This could indicate that the vehicle has seen a disproportionate amount of urban or short-journey driving, where braking demands are high relative to distance covered, or that the components themselves have a finite service life that has simply been reached. From a buyer inspection perspective, the front suspension repair carried out in September 2025 should be verified by examining the most recent advisory-free test record, but attention must focus on whether the replacement parts used were of OE specification, given how quickly the original joint deteriorated. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front offside corner when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and feel for vagueness or judder through the steering wheel, particularly under braking or when turning at low speed, as these would indicate that the repair has not fully resolved the underlying wear. The rear brake disc condition, noted as badly pitted on the inner faces, warrants a thorough inspection with the wheels removed; feel the inner edge of each rear disc for a sharp lip or stepped ridge, which would confirm that material loss has occurred beyond what surface pitting alone would suggest, and check for any brake pedal pulsation or vibration under firm pedal pressure. Finally, the nearside rear tyre advisory recorded at both 2024 and 2025 tests, showing wear down to 3mm and then 2mm, indicates uneven or edge wear on that specific corner, which on a front-wheel-drive Peugeot of this type often points to alignment drift, worn suspension bushes, or a contributing factor from the same front joint deterioration. A four-wheel alignment check should be carried out before new tyres are fitted, otherwise the replacement rubber is likely to suffer the same fate. The central rear seat belt failure recorded in 2023 is noted as resolved by the subsequent pass, but it is worth confirming that the retractor mechanism was the item attended to, as a recurring seat belt defect on an otherwise low-mileage vehicle can occasionally indicate infrequent use allowing internal springs to stiffen. Aside from these documented items, the test record carries no advisories relating to corrosion, exhaust integrity, fluid leaks, or structural condition, meaning the vehicle's longer-term mechanical prospects rest largely on the durability of the recent front suspension repair and the resolution of the chronic rear brake disc wear.