2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · CX16 HKC

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in September 2024 at 98,524 miles resulted in a corroded offside front coil spring and an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. While the car passed, the recurrence of lighting issues and suspension component wear suggests that the owner only addressed faults once they triggered an MOT failure or advisory. At 98,524 miles over ten years, the Peugeot has covered an average of approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which aligns perfectly with typical UK usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between September 2023 and September 2024, and approximately 8,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, though it does place standard levels of stress on rubber components and suspension-related hardware. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension specifically, as the corroded coil spring in 2024 follows a previous failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint in 2023. These findings indicate the suspension assembly is beginning to reach the end of its service life. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2022 at 80,634 miles also requires a physical inspection to ensure the leak has not worsened into a significant defect as the engine nears the six-figure mark. The persistent issue with the offside registration plate lamp across 2022, 2023, and 2024 highlights a lack of attention to basic electrical maintenance. Any purchaser should verify that all lighting elements are currently functional and that the headlamp aim is correctly adjusted, as the tester flagged high beam issues in 2023. Given the history of minor faults, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion and the integrity of rubber bushes is advisable before finalizing the purchase.