2017 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · HN17 OCY

The 2017 Peugeot 108 remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 25 March 2026 at 37,456 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The March 2026 test recorded nine advisories, the highest count in the vehicle's history, compared with a completely clean bill of health in April 2023 at 25,658 miles. The suspension is the primary concern. Front anti-roll bar bushes have appeared as worn at every test since April 2024, and by March 2026 the inner suspension arm bushes on both sides were also flagged. This progression from anti-roll bar bushes alone to both anti-roll bar and inner arm bushes over a two-year window indicates cumulative front-end wear that has not been addressed. The nearside front wheel was noted as slightly distorted in April 2025, a defect that can cause vibration and accelerate bush and tyre wear if left uncorrected. All four tyres have been repeatedly flagged for cracking or perishing across the last four consecutive tests, spanning from April 2022 through March 2026. This is not a one-off replacement oversight. The same advisory codes have returned year after year, suggesting the tyres have aged in place rather than being replaced when first flagged. At nine years old, the rubber is well past its serviceable life regardless of remaining tread depth. The mileage profile tells a different story. At 37,456 miles over approximately nine years, the annual average sits at roughly 4,162 miles, which is notably low. The progression is steady and unremarkable: 21,202 miles in April 2022, 25,658 in April 2023, 29,533 in April 2024, 33,639 in April 2025, and 37,456 in March 2026. Each year adds between 3,800 and 4,400 miles with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. The vehicle has been used consistently but gently, likely for short urban trips. Low mileage in a city car of this age often means prolonged stationary periods, which directly explains the recurring tyre perishing advisories. Rubber degrades with age and ozone exposure, not just from use, and tyres that spend long intervals stationary develop sidewall cracking well before the tread wears down. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and wheel condition. The repeated anti-roll bar and inner arm bush advisories across three consecutive years point to components that have been operating in a worn state for at least two years. Check for clunking over uneven surfaces and uneven inner tyre wear, which would confirm the suspension geometry has been compromised. Inspect the nearside front wheel rim closely for the distortion flagged in 2025, looking for kerb damage or a buckle that may still be present. Examine all four tyres for sidewall cracking, perishing, and date codes. Given that the same tyre condition has been advisory since 2022, the current set is almost certainly original or has been replaced with aged stock. Budget for a full set of tyres and a front suspension bush refresh as immediate baseline work. The brake system has not appeared in any advisory, and no corrosion or structural defects have been flagged, which is a positive sign for a small urban vehicle of this age.