2018 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · AF68 WNL

A clean DVSA record across every annual test is the defining mechanical characteristic of this 2018 Peugeot 108, with five consecutive passes from 2022 through 2026 and no advisories or defects noted at any point. That absence of flagged items across the brake, suspension, tyre, exhaust, lighting, and structural integrity categories is unusual for an eight-year-old city car and points to either genuinely light mechanical wear or very limited annual use. The most recent test on 9 March 2026 recorded a pass with no defects, continuing the unbroken clean streak, and there is no evidence in the file of any deterioration or emerging concern between tests. For a prospective buyer this is a reassuring baseline, though the lack of advisories does also mean the MOT history alone gives no early warning of components that may be approaching the advisory threshold. With 29,510 miles recorded over eight years, the vehicle is running at roughly 3,689 miles annually, which is well below average for a car of this age and is consistent with short urban trips rather than sustained motorway use. There is no mileage recorded at the 2022 test, but the readings between subsequent tests show only modest increments of a few thousand miles per year, confirming the low-accumulation pattern. Mechanically, this profile typically means the brake discs and pads, clutch friction material, and tyres will have worn very slowly, while the undercarriage will have seen limited exposure to moisture and road salt compared with a high-mileage car. Conversely, prolonged standing periods can allow brake discs to corrode on the surface, fluid to lose effectiveness through infrequent cycling, and rubber components such as suspension bushes, gaiters, and drive shaft boots to deteriorate from lack of movement rather than wear. Given the absence of any flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on areas that low mileage and age tend to affect rather than those previously identified by testers. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links, top mounts, or coil spring seats that have stiffened with age. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a pulsing sensation through the brake pedal, as surface corrosion on the brake discs from infrequent use can cause judder until the pads bed back in, while binding rear calipers common to small Peugeots can drag and cause uneven pad wear. Inspect the tyres for uneven shoulder wear, cracking in the sidewalls from age, and ensure there is adequate tread depth, as an 8-year-old car may still be running an early set of original-equipment rubber that has hardened. Underneath the car, examine the exhaust system for any blueing at the joints or hangers, listen for a rattle on start-up that might indicate a deteriorating catalytic converter or heat shield, and check the rear bumper mounts and front subframe mounting points for any corrosion bubbling beneath the paintwork. Inside the cabin, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after the engine fires and that the cooling fan operates, as low-mileage engines can occasionally suffer from sticky relays or sensors that have been inactive. Finally, confirm the service history includes timely oil and filter changes despite the low mileage, because extended intervals between oil changes are more damaging to engine bearings than high annual mileage with regular servicing, and any evidence of annual oil changes regardless of distance covered will significantly reinforce the clean MOT record already established.