2016 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · FX16 OJD

The 2016 Peugeot 108 presents a mixed but broadly stable mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 3 July 2025 at 37,780 miles. The tester flagged a defective front exhaust mounting and worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes along with deteriorated front suspension arm rear bushes, all recorded as advisories rather than failures. These are the same categories of wear that have appeared consistently since 2022, suggesting the front suspension and exhaust mounting have been a persistent low-level concern rather than a sudden deterioration. The vehicle has never failed an MOT, and the advisory profile has remained largely unchanged across the last three tests, indicating a pattern of deferred minor rectification rather than escalating mechanical failure. At roughly 3,778 miles per year, the recorded mileage is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age. The annual increments have been fairly consistent, moving from 25,012 miles in January 2022 to 37,780 miles by July 2025, with no dramatic jumps or suspicious gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The 2022 January test at 25,012 miles recorded three tyres worn close to the legal limit, which implies the previous owner was running the car hard on consumables before a change in usage pattern brought the annual mileage down. The clean pass in July 2022 at 27,963 miles suggests fresh tyres were fitted shortly after, and the subsequent tests show no further tyre-related advisories, pointing to more attentive upkeep in recent years. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and underside. The recurring advisories for worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes and suspension arm rear bushes across 2024 and 2025 indicate these components are approaching the end of their service life and will likely need replacement soon to prevent excessive body roll and uneven tyre wear. The defective front exhaust mounting has now appeared in two consecutive tests, so the rubber mount should be checked for perishing or detachment, as a failed mount can place stress on the exhaust system and increase cabin vibration. Both front coil springs were flagged for corrosion in 2023 and 2024, and while the 2025 test did not repeat this advisory, the underside should still be inspected for surface corrosion or cracking, particularly at the base coil where moisture collects. The brake system and drivetrain have not generated any advisories across the entire MOT history, which is encouraging for a city car of this age. However, the low annual mileage means short trips may have caused moisture accumulation in brake components and exhaust systems, so a test drive should include firm braking at moderate speed to check for pulling or binding, and the exhaust should be listened for blowing or rattling that could confirm the mounting issue. Overall, the record describes a lightly used small car with predictable, non-critical wear that has been monitored but not fully addressed. Budget for front suspension bush replacement and an exhaust mounting repair, and the vehicle should present no serious structural or safety risk.