2009 Peugeot Expert 1.6L Diesel · LC09 CNF

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring structural damage and escalating mechanical failures. While the most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 186,061 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The October 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical issues, including imbalanced rear service brakes, worn front brake pads, a power steering component leak, and a damaged anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. The presence of a deformed nearside outer sill remains a persistent issue, first noted in 2020 and continuing through the 2025 inspection. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,945 miles per year. The records show steady usage from 76,626 miles in 2014 up to the current 186,061 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular service. However, the frequency of failures in recent years, particularly between 2020 and 2025, indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher maintenance requirements as components reach the end of their service life. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the nearside outer sill and the overall structural integrity of the chassis. The MOT history shows a long-term pattern of sill damage dating back to 2020, which has progressed from minor damage to a recorded deformation in 2025. Although the tester noted structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, the recurring nature of this fault suggests localized corrosion or impact damage that requires close scrutiny. Mechanical attention should also be directed toward the steering and braking systems. The recent failure regarding a power steering component leak in the steering rack area, combined with previous reports of oil leaks and fuel pipe insecurity, suggests potential issues with fluid containment and hydraulic integrity. The tester also flagged imbalanced rear brakes and thin front pads in the October 2025 test, so the condition of the brake discs, calipers, and lines must be verified to ensure the braking system is performing uniformly.