2015 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · CU65 AET

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 November 2025 resulted in a PASS, which is the favourable outcome required for road legality, however the accompanying advisories should not be overlooked when assessing overall mechanical condition. The trend across the recorded history is one of gradual worsening rather than stability. Between 2023 and 2024 the vehicle passed with only a persistent oil leak advisory and a deteriorating constant velocity boot, but by October 2025 it failed on three major items within nine days: a fractured near-side front coil spring, a supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault, and parking brake efficiency below requirements. Although the retest passed, the accumulation of structural, safety and braking defects in quick succession suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where wear-related component failures are becoming more frequent, particularly within the front suspension and brake assemblies. With approximately 96,506 miles recorded over an 11 year life, the Peugeot Boxer is showing roughly 8,773 miles per year, which sits within the typical range for a commercial panel van of this age and reflects steady, consistent working use rather than long periods of standing or excessive high-mileage abuse. This pattern is mechanically reasonable for drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch and gearbox, which benefit from regular running, but it does place corresponding demand on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers and wheel bearings. There is no evidence of unusually rapid mileage accumulation or extended gaps between services, which means wear should be broadly proportional to age and distance rather than the result of neglect or harsh use, although commercial vans of this mileage typically approach the upper limits of original suspension and braking component life. The most pressing concerns stem from the recurring front oil leak and the two fractured coil springs recorded on opposite sides of the front axle within roughly twelve months. A fractured coil spring is a serious structural and safety defect that can allow the broken section to strike the bodywork, puncture a tyre, or destabilise the vehicle under braking; replacement on the near-side front has presumably been completed to clear the November pass, but the failure history indicates the off-side spring should be scrutinised for cracks, sagging, or corrosion and the remaining bushes, drop links and top mounts inspected for play. The persistent oil leak, now recorded across three consecutive tests, suggests a growing seal or gasket issue at the front of the engine that warrants identification of the source, monitoring of fluid levels, and a check for contamination of the clutch or surrounding components. Additionally, the supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault recorded in October 2025 should have been rectified prior to the pass, but it is essential to verify that the airbag system has been professionally diagnosed and cleared, as unresolved SRS faults represent a significant safety risk. Given the mileage, age and the nature of the recorded defects, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on several age- and use-related items beyond the MOT record. The tyres, particularly the near-side rear which has shown perishing or cracking, should be examined for sidewall deterioration from age even where tread depth appears adequate, as commercial tyres degrade regardless of mileage. The braking system should be checked for binding calipers, lipped or corroded discs, and the condition of the parking brake mechanism given its recent efficiency failure. Fluid conditions including brake fluid, coolant and power steering fluid should be assessed for age-related degradation, the 12V battery tested for cranking performance and state of charge, and the coolant system pressure tested to resolve the recorded low coolant level which may indicate a slow leak independent of the engine oil seep. Finally, the underside should be examined for structural corrosion, exhaust integrity, and any signs of fluid contamination, while a careful test drive should be conducted to detect suspension clonks, brake shudder, steering play, irregular idling from vacuum leaks, and any warning lamp illumination on the instrument cluster.