2016 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · BV66 RXB

The most recent MOT test on 4 August 2026 resulted in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and this clean result follows an equally unblemished pass on 2 September 2025. Across the available DVSA history covering four consecutive test cycles, the overall maintenance trend appears stable and reassuring, with the vehicle clearing each annual assessment without accumulating any structural, braking, or emission-related concerns. The only advisory of note was issued on 23 August 2024, flagging a minor oil leak deemed not excessive, while a single failure on 12 September 2023 was for an isolated wiper effectiveness issue that was presumably rectified before the retest on the same date, which passed without further comment. Taken together, the absence of recurring or escalating defects suggests the vehicle has been conscientiously maintained, with no underlying pattern of deterioration in the tested components. With a recorded mileage of 36,426 miles over approximately ten years, this Peugeot 108 has covered an average of around 3,640 miles annually, which is markedly below the typical usage profile for a city-oriented vehicle of its type. Such low annual mileage suggests one of two usage patterns: either genuinely light running primarily for short local journeys, or extended periods of standing between uses. Both carry distinct mechanical implications. Infrequent use tends to accelerate time-dependent degradation rather than mileage-dependent wear, particularly affecting rubber components, brake systems, lubricants, and electrical items. Short journeys also prevent the engine and exhaust from reaching full operating temperature, encouraging moisture accumulation in the oil and increasing the likelihood of internal corrosion. Buyers should therefore interpret the low odometer reading as a cue to scrutinise age-sensitive items rather than assume exceptional mechanical condition. Given the relatively sparse MOT defect history and the evident low usage, a prospective purchaser should concentrate on physical checks that address calendar-based deterioration rather than wear-based failure. Tyres warrant close inspection for sidewall perishing and cracking, as older tyres can harden and lose integrity well before their tread depth is exhausted, and any matching wheel trims or steel wheels should be examined for standing corrosion. The braking system should be evaluated for seized or binding calipers and for surface corrosion on the brake discs, both common after prolonged inactivity, which would manifest as a juddering sensation or pulling to one side under braking during a test drive. The underside of the vehicle should be raised for examination of any oil or fluid residue, particularly bearing in mind the 2024 advisory regarding a minor leak, and the engine bay should be inspected for fresh staining around the sump, valve cover, and filter housing. Further age-appropriate checks should include verification of the 12 volt battery condition, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from chronically undercharged batteries that can leave the owner stranded; a battery health test or replacement history would be reassuring. All fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and manual or automatic transmission lubricant, should be evaluated for age and condition, with brake fluid in particular being hygroscopic and due for replacement roughly every two years regardless of mileage due to its moisture absorption. The service history documentation should be cross-referenced against mileage and time intervals to confirm regular oil and filter changes, and particular attention should be paid to the auxiliary drive belt, timing components if chain-driven, and the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, which can perish or sag from extended standing. During a road test, listen for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, monitor for any dashboard warning lights, and confirm that the clutch operates smoothly without judder or slip, as the latter is a common wear item on low-mileage city cars that may have been subjected to heavy clutch use in stop-start traffic.