2015 Peugeot 208 1.2L Petrol · CF65 EDO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of deferred maintenance rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 46,755 miles, this followed a significant failure just three miles prior. That failure revealed multiple mechanical defects, including a fractured offside front coil spring, a split CV boot, and fluctuating rear service brakes. The recurring nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses defects when strictly necessary to pass an MOT, rather than maintaining the vehicle between between annual inspections. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,250 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 38,971 miles and the 2024 test at 42,237 miles, the car covered only 3,266 miles. This low-utilization profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion on exposed metal. The consistent flagging of the exhaust mounting and suspension corrosion despite the low mileage indicates that the vehicle may sit for long periods, allowing moisture to settle on the chassis and hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the rear sub-frame and rear chassis legs. The tester has noted corrosion in these areas consistently since 2024 and 2025, and while currently described as not seriously weakened, rust is a progressive condition that will eventually lead to structural failure. The front suspension also requires scrutiny, as the nearside front steering top mount and suspension arm bushes were identified as rough or worn. Given the previous failure of a coil spring and pitted rear brake discs, the buyer should verify that these components were actually replaced with high-quality parts and not merely adjusted.