2015 Peugeot 208 1.4L Diesel · CF15 EBJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 13 July 2026 at 97,547 miles identified a minor oil leak and corrosion on the rear axle. While the car passed, the appearance of structural corrosion on the axle suggests that the vehicle is beginning to show age-related wear on chassis components that will require closer monitoring to prevent future failures in structural integrity tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 33,992 miles in 2018 to the current reading of 97,547 miles. However, there is a notable gap in maintenance quality between August 2024 and 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 17,000 miles in a single year. This period coincided with a cluster of multiple defects, including worn tyres, brake components, and suspension issues. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension system, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of worn arm bushes dating back to 2021 and a misting nearside front shock absorber noted in 2025. The braking system also requires attention; front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in 2020, 2022, and 2025. The frequent mention of tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges indicates that previous owners often deferred consumable replacements until they reached a critical state. The corrosion on the rear axle identified in July 2026 should be physically inspected to ensure it is merely surface-level and not structural. Given the oil leak reported in the same test, a professional engine inspection is necessary to determine the source of the leak and its rate of consumption. While the car has maintained a consistent pass record, the frequency of faults in suspension and braking components suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where more expensive mechanical repairs may become imminent.