2006 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · GN06 EUA

The 2006 Peugeot Boxer passed its most recent MOT on 2 June 2026 at 48,142 miles, just fourteen days ago, giving a current and valid certificate. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of corrosion and minor fluid leaks rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged corrosion on both nearside and offside inner wings at the chassis, a deteriorated exhaust, a damaged nearside rear lamp lens, and a non-excessive intercooler fluid leak. These are not new problems. They echo similar defects recorded in previous years, suggesting the vehicle has been managed with a pass-and-repair approach rather than thorough preventative upkeep. At roughly 2,407 miles per year, the recorded mileage is low for a twenty-year-old commercial van. The annual increments are consistent: 42,572 miles in June 2023, 44,996 in June 2024, 46,857 in June 2025, and 48,142 in June 2026. That steady accumulation of around 1,200 to 1,900 miles per year points to regular but light use rather than long periods standing idle. There are no alarming mileage gaps or sudden spikes to suggest odometer tampering. The record itself is clean and continuous, with no missing years. The corrosion history warrants close attention. In June 2024 at 44,996 miles, the tester noted corrosion on both step sills and both front jacking points, with structural rigidity assessed as not significantly reduced. By June 2026 at 48,142 miles, the inner wings at the chassis were flagged as corroded. A buyer should inspect the full length of both sills, the jacking points, and the inner wing-to-chassis mounting areas in person, checking whether the corrosion has progressed beyond surface level. The exhaust has appeared as a defect in both 2024 and 2026, indicating a system that has not been replaced and may be approaching the end of its service life. The intercooler fluid leak and the power steering pipe corrosion noted in 2025 were described as not excessive or slight, but both should be rechecked to confirm they have not worsened. The rear lamp lens damage and the recurring non-working stop lamp also suggest electrical and lighting components have been neglected rather than systematically maintained. The braking system deserves particular scrutiny. In June 2025 at 46,857 miles, the tester flagged a brake pipe as corroded and covered in grease, with all pipes noted as covered in grease. Grease on brake lines is unusual and may indicate a botched repair or an attempt to mask deterioration. A buyer should have the entire brake pipe run inspected for corrosion, especially at clips and along the underside, and verify that the braking performance is even across all wheels. The suspension and steering components, including track rod ends, drop links, and bushes, should also be checked given the age and the pattern of minor advisories accumulating year on year. This is a vehicle that has been kept on the road rather than properly maintained, and any purchase should be priced accordingly.