2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · CV09 BNE

The most recent MOT test on 4 December 2023 at 168,600 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unverified by a passing test. Prior to that, the history shows a repeating pattern of same-week failures followed by passes in 2021 and 2022, with the last clean pass dated 30 November 2022 at 162,080 miles. The trend is not improving; the absence of recorded defects on failure entries suggests administrative or presentation anomalies rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the buyer faces uncertainty over valid certification. The Peugeot has covered 168,600 miles over roughly 17 years, averaging near 9,900 miles annually which is typical for the age. Mileage moved from 151,370 in the November 2021 failure to 162,080 by November 2022, then to 168,600 by December 2023, showing steady use without sudden accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse, with no advisories or defect lines logged on any entry, so the record gives little insight into wear on consumables or structure beyond the odometer figures. Given the unexplained failures at 151,370 miles on 3 November 2021, 162,080 miles on 29 November 2022, and 168,600 miles on 4 December 2023, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for undisclosed faults. The tester flagged no specific items, yet repeated refusals without noted defects often mask issues such as binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions breaches that were cleared off the system. Check structural integrity for corrosion on sills and subframes, examine brake discs and pads for wear, and verify tyre tread depth and suspension coil springs. The two-day turnaround from fail to pass in both 2021 and 2022 implies quick fixes or retests; confirm the 2023 failure was not a lapse in presentation and seek proof of any rectification before purchase.