2015 Peugeot 208 1.6L Petrol · CE15 RBF

The mechanical story across this Peugeot 208's MOT history is largely unremarkable, with seven tests recorded between March 2020 and October 2025 producing only a single failure and a small cluster of advisories. The most recent test on 2 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the outcome twelve months earlier, which points to a stable roadworthiness picture over the last two cycles. The only failure occurred on 19 March 2021, when an offside headlamp was found not working on dipped beam — a Major defect under item 4.1.1 (a) (ii) — and the vehicle passed a retest on the same date once rectified. The handful of advisories sit across brakes and tyres, suggesting that consumable wear has been noted but never escalated to failure levels. Taken as a whole, the pattern is one of a car that has consistently met the minimum standards with no escalating or recurring component themes. Annual mileage for this eleven-year-old vehicle averages around 5,967 miles, which is notably low for its age and indicates either light usage or extended periods of inactivity. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record, with tests appearing roughly annually since 2020, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being off the road for multi-year stretches. The mileage progression implied between tests is consistent and gradual, with no evidence of clock anomalies or rapid accumulation that might raise concerns. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature typically means less wear on high-mileage items such as clutch, drivetrain and major brake components, though it can also bring its own considerations around standing time affecting rubber components, brake discs and fluid condition. For a prospective buyer, the specific items flagged in the MOT record warrant targeted inspection. The advisory for rear brake disc wear, pitting and scoring recorded in March 2024 is the most relevant braking concern, and on a test drive the buyer should listen for any grinding or rubbing noises from the rear axle, feel for judder through the brake pedal under firm application, and check for pulling to one side under braking. The nearside rear nail in tyre advisory from the same test in 2021 is historical and unlikely to be relevant now, but the front tyre edge-wear advisories flagged in March 2021 suggest monitoring of front tyre wear pattern is worthwhile; uneven or inner-edge wear can point to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, ball joints or tracking misalignment. The dipped-beam headlamp failure is a single isolated event, but checking that both headlamps function correctly on main and dipped beam before purchase is prudent, as bulb failures are common MOT failure points on vehicles of this age. Beyond the flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on the areas not covered by MOT testing, including the underside structural components for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age. Listen on the test drive for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links, drop links or bottom arm bushes common to this era of Peugeot 208. Check the engine bay for any oil leaks or coolant staining around the rocker cover and coolant rail, and verify that the cooling fan operates correctly, as overheating can be a concern on these models. Finally, confirm that the mileometer reading and service documentation align with the gradual annual mileage pattern shown in the MOT record, which would support the consistency of the recorded figures.