2009 Peugeot 308 2.0L Diesel · KX09 XCE

A clean MOT history defines the mechanical profile of this 2009 Peugeot 308, with no advisories or component-level defects recorded across the documented testing period. The most recent test on 13 June 2025 returned a pass with no defects, continuing a pattern established at the previous tests on 13 September 2022 and 8 October 2021. An earlier fail on 8 October 2021 was also recorded with no defects listed, suggesting either an administrative or procedural withdrawal rather than a mechanical failure at the time of test. Overall, the trend points to stable roadworthiness with no progressive deterioration flagged by the examining station, which is a positive indicator for a vehicle now entering its late teens. Mileage accumulation has been consistent with typical usage for the vehicle's age. At 103,220 recorded miles over approximately seventeen years, the car has averaged around 6,072 miles annually, placing it squarely within expected norms rather than suggesting heavy commercial use or extended periods of inactivity. There is a notable testing gap between the October 2021 tests and the September 2022 test, and a further gap of roughly three years before the June 2025 pass, though the vehicle clearly remained in active use given the steady mileage implied by these intervals. This pattern of regular but not excessive annual mileage means mechanical wear should be proportionate to a moderately driven family hatchback rather than a high-mileage workhorse, though consumables such as brake components, tyres, and suspension bushes will still be subject to age-related degradation regardless of mileage. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on braking, suspension, steering, or corrosion, there is no specific component history to investigate in detail. However, the prospective buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection and test drive to confirm that the cleanliness of the MOT record reflects genuine mechanical condition. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, particularly the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and suspension bushes, which are common wear items on the Peugeot 308 platform and can develop play without necessarily triggering an MOT failure if the movement remains within tolerance. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or loose linkages, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel during slow-speed manoeuvres. Brake feel and behaviour also warrant direct attention, as no specific brake condition has been documented in recent years. During the test drive, check for any pulling to one side under braking, which would suggest uneven pad wear or a binding caliper, and feel for pulsation through the brake pedal which would indicate warped discs. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, paying close attention to the front subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and fuel lines for any surface corrosion or weeping fluid, as the Peugeot 308 is known to develop underfloor corrosion in later life. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the engine pulls smoothly without misfires or excessive vibration, and that the cooling system maintains a stable temperature, as any thermal irregularities would warrant further investigation by a specialist before purchase.