2013 Peugeot 208 1.0L Petrol · AV13 EDR

The 2013 Peugeot 208 presents a mixed but broadly stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT pass recorded on 28 October 2025 at 75,349 miles. That test was not entirely clean. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front constant velocity boot and a non-excessive oil leak. These are not fresh failures, but they are active advisories that have persisted across multiple years, suggesting a pattern of deferred minor repairs rather than a sudden mechanical collapse. The maintenance trend is stable but unimpressive. The car passes, yet it does so with recurring defects that a diligent owner would have addressed sooner. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between the May 2023 test at 69,076 miles and the October 2025 test at 75,349 miles, the car covered just 6,273 miles over roughly two and a half years. Annual mileage sits well below the national average at approximately 5,800 miles per year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, which supports the plausibility of the stated mileage. Low annual use can preserve consumables like brake discs and tyres from aggressive wear, but it also means the vehicle may have spent long periods stationary, which can accelerate rubber deterioration, cause brake surface corrosion, and lead to moisture ingress in boots and seals. The recurring CV boot deterioration is the most telling fault pattern. The central front boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in May 2023, and by October 2025 the nearside front boot had reached the same condition. This indicates ongoing exposure to heat, road debris, and age-related cracking that has gone unrectified for at least three years. A buyer should physically inspect both inner and outer CV boots for splits, grease contamination, and play in the joints. The persistent oil leak, noted in both October 2024 and October 2025, warrants investigation at the sump, cam cover gasket, or crankshaft oil seal, as even minor seepage can degrade rubber components and attract abrasive dirt. The November 2023 failure revealed a major exhaust gas leak combined with excessive hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions, pointing to a failing exhaust manifold, cracked downpipe, or deteriorated flexi-joint. Although the car passed a retest three days later, the underlying exhaust and emissions system should be checked for repaired or temporary fixes. The tester also noted a slightly damaged offside obligatory mirror and an inoperative registration plate lamp, both minor but indicative of a vehicle that has not been kept in meticulous cosmetic order. A thorough underbody inspection for exhaust corrosion, oil tracking, and structural rust around suspension mounting points is advisable before purchase.