2016 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · FC16 PVL

This 2016 Peugeot Partner presents a worsening maintenance trend, culminating in a failed test just under a year ago on 15 July 2025 at 253,212 miles. The vehicle initially passed three consecutive tests from 2022 to 2024 with only a minor advisory for a nail in a tyre, but the most recent entry signals a clear decline in mechanical upkeep. The July 2025 failure cited a fractured offside front coil spring, alongside an exhaust gas leak at the front flexi joint and two tyre defects. A subsequent pass was logged on the same day, confirming the spring was replaced to clear the failure, though the exhaust leak and worn tyres persisted as advisories. The mileage pattern indicates severe commercial-level usage, averaging roughly 25,300 miles annually. The odometer climbed from 182,373 miles in August 2022 to 253,212 miles by July 2025, adding over 70,000 miles in just three years. This rapid accumulation places immense strain on suspension components, steering geometry, and drivetrain parts. High mileage examples of this type often suffer accelerated wear to load-bearing elements, and the sudden emergence of a fractured coil spring aligns directly with the stresses of heavy, continuous use. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the front suspension and exhaust system in person. The fractured offside front coil spring from the July 2025 test highlights extreme component fatigue, so check the nearside spring and both front dampers for weeping or reduced damping rates. The leaking front exhaust flexi joint requires immediate attention, as deterioration here will worsen exhaust emissions and risks failing future tests. Tyre maintenance clearly fell by the wayside, with the tester flagging an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit on the edge and a nail in the offside rear. Repeated tyre advisories suggest the previous driver ignored basic upkeep, so verify the current tread depth and inspect the inner sidewalls for impact bulges.