2010 Peugeot RCZ 1.6L Petrol · AO60 ABU

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT test on 12 November 2024 at 85,591 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening, characterized by a pattern of recurring faults that the owner has failed to rectify permanently. The latest failure flagged a twisted offside front brake hose, a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, and excessive exhaust carbon monoxide emissions. The car has covered 85,591 miles over 16 years, averaging roughly 5,349 miles per year. This is low usage for the age of the vehicle. Mileage accumulation has remained steady, with a gap of 6,622 miles between the November 2021 test and the November 2022 test, followed by a slower increase of only 2,582 miles over the final two years of the record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record shows a chronic failure to address a twisted offside front brake hose, which appeared as an advisory in November 2022 and November 2023 before contributing to the November 2024 failure. Suspension degradation is evident, with fractured coil springs and worn CV boots flagged in November 2021, and a ball joint failure appearing in November 2024. The engine and exhaust systems require scrutiny due to a persistent oil leak noted in every test since November 2021. Furthermore, the vehicle failed on exhaust emissions in both November 2023 and November 2024. The repeated failure of the central stop lamp from 2021 through 2024 suggests a negligent approach to basic electrical maintenance and general upkeep.