2002 Peugeot 106 1.1L Petrol · GV02 XEN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2022 at 105,825 miles passed, yet it highlighted issues related to rubber components and fluid integrity. While the car avoided a failure in its latest inspection, the appearance of a severely deteriorated CV boot and a central front oil leak suggests that age-related degradation is being neglected until it reaches a point of concern. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. Between October 2020 and October 2021, the car covered only 332 miles, indicating long periods of stationary time or very limited use. This low mileage explains the perishing noted on the nearside rear inner tyre in 2022, as rubber components like tyres, bushes, and seals tend to dry out and crack due to time and lack of movement regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drive shaft CV boots for further signs of grease leakage, as the nearside front boot was flagged in both 2021 and 2022. The central front oil leak reported in 2022 requires close monitoring to determine if it is a minor seep or a failing gasket that will escalate. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, pay particular attention to structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points, which are common failure points on Peugeot models that sit for extended periods.