2013 PEUGEOT 20081.6L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a recent pass on 15 September 2025 at 47,050 miles. While the most recent test flagged a nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play and worn brake discs, these represent minor consumable wear rather than a sudden mechanical decline. The absence of defects in the 2024 test at 41,757 miles suggests a period of good maintenance, though the return of brake and suspension advisories in 2025 indicates that component wear is progressing as expected for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2013 model, averaging approximately 3,619 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental usage, moving from 18,006 miles in 2016 to 47,050 miles in 2025. This low annual mileage explains the recurring issues with brake disc pitting and tyre sidewall cracking seen in earlier tests, such as the 2021 and 2022 records. Vehicles that cover short distances frequently often suffer from surface corrosion on braking components due to less frequent heat cycles, a trend clearly visible in the history from 2020 through to 2025. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension components. The MOT record shows a persistent trend of pitted or scored brake discs across multiple years, including 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2025. Although these have not yet reached a failure threshold, the discs are nearing the end of their effective service life. The 2025 advisory regarding the nearside anti-roll bar linkage suggests the suspension is beginning to require attention, which should be checked alongside the offside Macpherson strut that showed corrosion in the 2022 test. The history also highlights past issues with CV boot deterioration and exhaust mounting failures, specifically in 2017, 2018, and 2019. While these appear to have been addressed, a thorough check of the drive shafts and exhaust system integrity is advisable to ensure previous repairs remain robust. Given the low mileage and the tendency for rubber components like tyres and boots to perish from age rather than use, inspecting the condition of all perished rubber elements and the presence of any structural corrosion should be a priority.