2010 Peugeot RCZ 1.6L Petrol · CE60 URW

This 2010 Peugeot RCZ presents a stable and improving mechanical picture through its most recent MOT entries. The January 2024 test at 99,650 miles recorded zero defects, a clean sheet that contrasts favourably with the advisory-laden certificates of previous years. The trend is clearly resolving. A persistent minor engine oil leak, noted as not excessive in March 2020, March 2021, and April 2022, has apparently been rectified or stabilised, as it did not appear in either the 2023 or 2024 tests. Similarly, the recurring tyre and valve stem advisories that dominated the 2020 and 2021 records have not returned, suggesting the previous owner addressed basic consumable upkeep more consistently in the latter period. The mileage profile tells a coherent story. At roughly 6,228 miles per year over sixteen years, annual use sits comfortably within the typical UK range. Accumulation has been steady rather than erratic. Between March 2020 at 79,029 miles and March 2021 at 90,139 miles, the car covered approximately 11,110 miles in a single year, a notable spike that may reflect a change in ownership or use pattern. From that point onward, the annual pace settled back to a more moderate rhythm, with around 1,814 miles added between April 2022 and January 2023, and roughly 4,335 miles between January 2023 and January 2024. The record is complete and consistent, with no obvious gaps that would raise concern about extended periods off the road. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underbody and engine bay carefully for any fresh oil residue, given the history of minor engine oil leaks across three consecutive tests. While the defect has not recurred, older RCZ models can develop seepage from cam cover gaskets or oil cooler hoses as mileage climbs. The front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny. At nearly 100,000 miles, these components are well within the window where wear typically manifests, even if no related defect has yet appeared on the record. Check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, which would indicate tracking or suspension geometry drift. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and rear silencer, as these are common failure points on ageing Peugeot sports coupés. Finally, test the handbrake and rear brake operation under load. No braking defect has been recorded, but the absence of advisories in recent years means there is no documented evidence of caliper or cable condition, making a live test essential.