2010 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · RJ52 ADJ

Across the four recorded DVSA tests spanning 2022 through late 2025, this 2010 Peugeot Boxer presents a generally clean roadworthiness history, with only a single advisory recorded and no failures or refusals on file. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 returned a Pass alongside an advisory notation for an oil leak not deemed excessive under inspection item 8.4.1 (a) (i). The three preceding annual tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 each passed without any advisories or defects recorded, indicating that the underlying mechanical condition monitored at annual MOT has remained broadly consistent rather than showing a worsening trend. The appearance of a fluid leak advisory at the latest test, on a record that was previously entirely clean, is worth monitoring but does not currently represent a failure point. The recorded mileage of 18,156 miles on a vehicle now approximately sixteen years old equates to an average annual accumulation of around 1,135 miles, which is exceptionally low for a commercial-class van of this vintage. Testing cadence has been relatively regular at roughly annual intervals, with no prolonged gaps suggesting extended periods off the road. Mechanically, such low annual mileage typically means the engine, clutch, transmission, and drivetrain have seen limited wear in terms of distance-related fatigue, but it also raises the prospect of prolonged stationary periods. Light commercial vehicles that accumulate low miles often suffer from dried and cracked rubber components, seized brake calipers, perished cooling system hoses, and stale fluids, even though their internal combustion wear remains modest. The age itself means that corrosion, rather than mileage-driven wear, is likely the dominant long-term threat to structural and underbody integrity. Given the advisory for an oil leak, a prospective buyer should examine the engine and gearbox sump areas, the valve cover gasket, the timing chain cover, and any flexible oil cooler lines for active seepage or dried residue indicating the source. During a test drive, watch for blue or grey smoke from the exhaust on startup or under load, which would suggest oil is being burned rather than merely dripping externally. Inspect the underbody for oil staining on crossmembers or the subframe, and check the coolant and power steering reservoirs for cross-contamination or milky discolouration, as prolonged oil leaks can occasionally mask or contribute to other sealing failures on an older van. Although the test history has not flagged suspension, braking, or corrosion advisories, the vehicle's age warrants a focused physical inspection of areas that MOT visual checks can overlook. With the mileage this low, pay particular attention to the condition of brake discs and pads, which can corrode and form a lip on the disc edge even when pads retain material, leading to judder under braking. Check that the caliper slide pins move freely and that the handbrake holds firmly, as seized rear mechanisms are common on lightly used commercial vehicles. Inspect the coil springs for sagging or corrosion, the anti-roll bar drop links and suspension bushes for perished rubber, and all brake lines and fuel lines along the chassis for surface rust or weeping joints. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any steering pull or vagueness, and verify that the clutch bites sharply without slipping or chattering, as low-use clutches can develop hydraulic issues at the slave cylinder even with minimal frictional wear.