2014 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · CF63 OXT

The most recent DVSA examination on 24 November 2025 resulted in a pass, though it should be read in the context of the failure recorded only six days earlier on 18 November 2025. That failure addressed a defective offside front brake hose, an inoperative registration plate lamp, a missing central front seat belt buckle, an incorrect offside rear position lamp colour, and an illuminated supplementary restraint system warning lamp, all of which represent safety-critical or compliance-related items. The pass then retained the position lamp colour minor and introduced an advisory noting that the SRS warning lamp did not illuminate at all, suggesting an unresolved airbag system concern that requires urgent diagnostic investigation. Evaluating the broader trend, the pattern over the past four years is mixed rather than stable. The vehicle has failed three of the last seven tests, with safety system faults appearing repeatedly, and the recurring suspension bush advisories and brake disc wear items indicate progressive deterioration rather than active maintenance. With 146,509 miles recorded against a 2014 manufacture date, this Partner is a high-mileage example, averaging approximately 12,209 miles per annum, which is well above the typical light commercial vehicle usage rate. High annual mileage accelerates wear on clutch components, turbocharger and injector service items, dual mass flywheel condition, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and engine mount integrity. Reviewing the test cadence, there is a notable two-year gap between the 2022 examinations and the 2024 entries, which could indicate either a period of limited use or a missing test record, but given the volume of advisories in late 2024, the vehicle was clearly in active service at that point. The mileage progression between tests also suggests consistent working use, which means drivetrain and braking components have likely accumulated substantial fatigue cycles. The recurring advisories warrant particular attention from a prospective buyer. The suspension arm bushes flagged on both nearside and offside front lower arms across 2022, 2024, and 2025 have likely progressed from perished to movement-excessive condition, and a test drive over speed humps, rough tarmac, or during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres should be used to listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension. Brake discs were noted as corroded and scored across all four corners in 2022 and 2024, indicating that a disc replacement programme may now be due, particularly if pulsation through the pedal or shudder under braking is felt during the road test. The brake hose ferrule corrosion advisories from 2024, combined with the 2025 failure for an excessively damaged offside front brake hose, suggest the hydraulic flexi-hoses are reaching the end of their service life and should be inspected for cracking, bulging, or weeping under load. The steering rack inner joint play flagged in 2022 is also worth monitoring for any worsening vagueness or knock on uneven surfaces. Beyond the documented defects, a buyer should consider age-related items not necessarily captured in MOT data. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles over ten years old regardless of tread depth, and the spare wheel or inflation kit should be confirmed present and serviceable. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, particularly given the 2022 advisory regarding an insecure battery mounting, and the charging system output verified. Brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox or clutch fluid should be considered time-served and replaced regardless of the odometer reading. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp issue must be resolved through a diagnostic scan before purchase, as unresolved airbag faults can affect vehicle resale value and may indicate a deeper electrical or crash-sensor concern. Given the working-van profile, the load area floor, rear suspension leaf springs or torsion beam, and sliding door mechanisms should be physically inspected for wear, corrosion, and operational integrity before committing to purchase.