2010 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · LB10 XGS

A pattern of recurring brake and tyre wear concerns sits at the centre of this 2010 Peugeot 308's MOT history, with the most recent test on 3 February 2026 producing a pass alongside a simultaneous failure for a nearside rear tyre cut exposing the ply or cords, compounded by a nearside front tyre already at the legal limit on the inside edge. Across the recorded tests, the nearside front tyre has repeatedly appeared at or near the limit on the inside shoulder in 2021, 2023, and 2024, suggesting a consistent geometry or suspension component issue rather than isolated tread wear. The brake record is similarly telling: both rear discs were flagged as pitted, worn, and corroded in 2025, the nearside rear disc was again noted as corroded on its outside face in 2022, and that same 2022 test delivered a failure for rear brake imbalance across an axle and a binding nearside rear service brake. A second major failure also appeared in 2022 for exhaust emissions exceeding the default 1.5m-1 opacity limit, indicating a one-off but recorded diesel emissions issue. With six tests on file, two failures and multiple persistent advisories give the record a mixed rather than clean profile. Mileage accumulation on the vehicle stands at 124,813 miles across approximately sixteen years, equating to around 7,800 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with average usage for a car of this age. The tests have been conducted at regular annual intervals without any multi-year gaps, which means no extended periods off the road are evident and the mileage shown can be assumed to track continuously with observed wear. At this level of annual use, the typical wear items such as tyres, brake pads and discs, exhaust mounts, and suspension bushes will have been subjected to consistent duty cycles, and the recurring advisories on tyres, rear brake discs, and the 2022 rear brake imbalance and binding findings align with what would be expected from a diesel Peugeot 308 covering this kind of mileage. There are no unusual mileage jumps or stagnation periods that would suggest clock irregularities or very long standing periods between tests. For a prospective buyer, the most pressing items to inspect are the tyres and the rear brake system, given the repeated advisories. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from components like wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the bottom arm bearings that are known to wear on this model, as uneven inner-edge tread wear is often a symptom of worn front suspension geometry components. Apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed and feel for any rear pulling, judder through the pedal, or uneven retardation, as the 2022 imbalance and binding findings mean the rear caliper slide pins or the caliper itself may be at risk of seizing again. At low speed, with the engine running, check for any pulling to one side under braking and listen for any dragging or hot-smell from the rear wheels after a short drive, which would indicate a binding caliper returning. The rear discs should also be physically inspected for lipping and corrosion, and budget for replacement if the existing items are again heavily pitted. Underneath the car, particular care should be taken to examine the exhaust system from the manifold back, paying close attention to the DPF and any visible soot staining or corrosion at joints, given the 2022 emissions failure where opacity exceeded the 1.5m-1 limit; a cold-start test followed by a short drive should be performed to confirm no excessive smoke from the tailpipe, particularly under load. The underside should also be checked for any oil misting from the engine or turbo, as well as corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake lines, and the fuel system, since the record provides no insight into structural condition. Finally, the nearside front tyre shoulder should be measured across its full width before purchase, and if the inner edge is already showing accelerated wear relative to the rest of the tread, this points to an unresolved geometry or suspension wear issue that will continue to consume tyres until corrected.