2013 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · CE13 FWD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in June 2026 at 100,747 miles. However, the maintenance history shows a reactive rather than proactive trend. In the last three testing cycles, the car failed immediately prior to passing, indicating that faults are only addressed when necessitated by an inspection failure. While the June 2026 test recorded no defects, the recurring nature of failures regarding drive boots, brakes, and suspension components suggests the owner tends to defer repairs until the point of failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,750 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, for example, 4,033 miles were covered between October 2025 and June 2026, and another 6,203 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is used consistently for commuting or errands rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which often contributes to the degradation of rubber components and fluids seen in the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the nearside front suspension arm bush was flagged as excessively worn in 2025. The offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot is also a recurring failure point, appearing in both 2024 and 2026; the buyer must ensure the recent replacement was thorough and that no damage reached the gearbox. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with a binding offside rear brake in 2024 and worn front discs in 2026, necessitating a physical check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers to ensure the issues were fully resolved.