2001 Peugeot 206 2.0L Diesel · CK51 OPT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in September 2024 at 104,677 miles. The maintenance trend shows a significant improvement following a major failure in May 2022. Since that failure, the car has undergone two consecutive annual tests without any recorded defects or advisories, suggesting that the primary mechanical issues identified previously were addressed and the vehicle is currently operating in a stable state. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,187 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but sparse usage pattern, with only 1,307 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 1,718 miles in the year prior to that test. While this low mileage reduces the overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between uses can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and surface corrosion on metal surfaces due to sitting. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focused on the front front suspension and braking system. The May 2022 failure specifically highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and pitted brake discs on both front sides. While these passed subsequent tests, the buyer must check for signs of premature tyre wear or uneven thinning of the remaining friction material. Additionally, the seized rear brake load sensing valve from that same period should be verified to ensure the repair was thorough and that the exhaust center joint has not developed new leaks since the previous minor failure.