2018 Peugeot 308 1.5L Diesel · KU18 CYA

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift from perfect records to reactive repairs. After two years of clean passes between 2023 and 2025, the most recent test in February 2026 at 76,224 miles revealed multiple mechanical defects. The tester flagged play in the offside front track rod end and a reduced damping effect on the nearside front shock absorber. These findings indicate the vehicle is beginning to require suspension-related attention after a period of apparent stability. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with a jump of 11,820 miles between February 2024 and 2025, and another 11,901 miles recorded prior to the latest test. This regularity suggests the car has not been subjected to long periods of standing, though the sudden appearance of multiple faults in 2026 suggests that components are only addressed once they reach failure limits rather than through preventative intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly to verify the extent of the wear on the track rod ends and shock absorbers. The 2026 advisory regarding rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on the edges suggests a potential alignment issue or simply the end of a cycle. Furthermore, while the 2023 failure for pitted and scored brake discs was subsequently rectified, the buyer should check the current thickness and surface condition of the discs to ensure they are not returning to a state of corrosion.