2008 PEUGEOT 1071.0L Petrol

The vehicle shows a concerning trend of accelerating structural corrosion that requires immediate attention. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 105,737 miles, this followed a critical failure just one week prior. In that November 2025 failure, the tester identified corrosion on the nearside and offside rear outer integral sills to the point where the structural rigidity was significantly reduced. This represents a severe degradation from November 2024, where corrosion was noted but did not yet compromise structural integrity. The current state of the chassis suggests the vehicle is reaching the end of its structural life. At 105,737 miles, the car has been used sparingly for age, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, this low mileage has not translated into a pristine mechanical condition. The record reveals a long history of neglect regarding brake lines and suspension components. Between 2019 and 2021, the brake pipes were repeatedly flagged for excessive corrosion, and multiple suspension bushes and ball joints showed significant wear. The 2021 test specifically highlighted a missing securing pin on the nearside front ball joint, indicating that basic safety maintenance was overlooked. The history also shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. For instance, the 2023 test failed due to a major exhaust leak and poor lambda emissions readings, while the 2024 failure involved inoperative lighting and the aforementioned structural issues. Although the registration plate deterioration was addressed for the latest pass, the recurring mentions of sill corrosion and subframe mounting point weakness indicate a high-risk structural environment. A buyer should expect a high degree of rust throughout the underbody, as the structural integrity has already been flagged as compromised multiple times in the last year.