2014 Peugeot 208 1.0L Petrol · CY14 CTX

The Peugeot 208 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 2 September 2025 at 43,273 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination from September 2023 through September 2025 returning a clean result aside from two anomalous failure entries logged on the same test dates that carry no recorded defects. This pattern suggests administrative or clerical errors at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 43,273 at the 2025 test reflects very low use for a 2014 vehicle, averaging roughly 3,600 miles per year. The car covered only 1,847 miles between the September 2024 test at 41,769 miles and the September 2025 examination, and 1,343 miles across the prior year to the September 2023 reading of 40,426 miles. Such limited annual accumulation points to light commuting or extended standing periods, with no rapid mileage spikes that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or suspension components. The absence of any advisories or defects across four years of testing means the record shows no recurring problems with brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A clean MOT trail of this length implies the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, though the two same-day fail-and-pass pairs on 2 September 2023 and 2 September 2025 warrant a check of the DVSA portal to confirm those failures were system errors rather than withdrawn certificates. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. Low-mileage cars left standing often develop perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and seized brake calipers not visible in an MOT until failure occurs. Verify underbody structural integrity for dormant rust and confirm the braking system moves freely after prolonged inactivity before purchase.