2013 Peugeot RCZ 2.0L Diesel · AX13 FKE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a sudden decline in maintenance standards. While the car passed its MOT on 12 June 2026 at 45,488 miles, it had failed just four days prior due to significant electronic and mechanical faults. The tester flagged both ABS and electronic stability control warning lamps alongside immediate front tyre wear. This shift from three years of clean records to a failure suggests that specific issues were only addressed immediately before the passing test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between June 2023 and June 2026, the car covered 4,902 miles, showing a consistent pattern of minimal usage with roughly 1,600 miles driven annually. Such low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related rubber component degradation, brake seizing, and fluid degradation if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the ABS system and stability control sensors to determine if the fault is a simple sensor failure or a more expensive module malfunction. The failure regarding the front tyres shows they were worn on the edge, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes rather than mileage. Given the low usage, the inspector should also check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seized pistons, as these components frequently suffer on cars that are not driven regularly.