2010 Peugeot 308 2.0L Diesel · FV60 DXO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding front-end suspension. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 110,158 miles passed, it returned with advisories for worn suspension arm bushes on both the offside and nearside front. This indicates that while the components have not yet reached the point of mechanical failure, the structural integrity of the front suspension assembly is degrading and is nearing the end of its operational life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,885 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 5,800 miles covered between March 2024 and April 2025, and another 8,616 miles recorded between April 2025 and April 2026. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently without long periods of standing, which likely explains the gradual wear of rubber-based components and mechanical joints noted in the MOT history. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry due to the recurring failures of ball joints and arm bushes across the last three tests. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside ball joint in 2024 and a slight play in the nearside joint by 2025, leading directly to the current bushing advisories. This pattern suggests that the front-end components are experiencing significant fatigue and will soon require comprehensive replacement to maintain vehicle handling and safety. The braking system also requires close attention as the vehicle failed for low service brake efficiency in both 2024 and 2025. Although it passed the most recent test, the history of poor performance indicates that the discs or hydraulic components may be at the limit of their effectiveness. Combined with the fractured nearside rear coil spring noted in 2025, the buyer should check for signs of corrosion or uneven wear across the chassis to ensure all previous mechanical failures have been properly rectified.