2015 Peugeot 208 1.0L Petrol · LN65 JCY

The 2015 Peugeot 208 presents a solid roadworthiness position following its most recent MOT on 13 February 2026 at 61,377 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This clean pass, just over four months old, marks a significant improvement over the vehicle's 2025 record and suggests the current keeper has addressed previous mechanical issues. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, though the pattern of failures earlier that year indicates the car was running with deteriorating components before corrective work was undertaken. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Across roughly eleven years, the car has covered approximately 61,377 miles, averaging around 5,580 miles annually. The record shows a gap of nearly five years between the February 2024 pass at 50,582 miles and the March 2025 failure at 55,692 miles, during which the car added 5,110 miles. That is consistent with low annual mileage, but the jump from 55,692 to 61,377 miles between February and March 2025 followed by a static reading in February 2026 raises a question. The 2026 test mileage is identical to the February 2025 failure figure, which may indicate limited use over the past year or a data recording anomaly. Buyers should verify the true mileage against service records and the physical condition of wear items like the driver's seat bolsters and steering wheel. The 2025 failures reveal a cluster of issues that demand attention during any pre-purchase inspection. On 18 February 2025 at 55,692 miles, the tester flagged a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a central front oil leak, and multiple exhaust emissions failures including excessive dense blue smoke, elevated hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and an out-of-spec lambda reading. The retest on 19 March 2025 at the same mileage still showed the oil leak and added a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, suggesting incomplete rectification. The subsequent pass on 21 March 2025 at 55,823 miles cleared most items, with only the oil leak persisting at a minor level. A worn ball joint and suspension bush point to front-end wear that may also affect tyre wear patterns and steering alignment. The blue smoke and failed emissions readings are classic indicators of oil burning, potentially from worn valve stem seals, piston rings, or a failing turbocharger on the 1.2-litre PureTech engine. Although the February 2026 test passed, a buyer should compression-test the engine, inspect the turbocharger for shaft play, and check the exhaust system for oil residue. The front suspension components, including both lower arm ball joints and bushes, should be physically checked for play, along with the condition of the front brake discs and pads given the car's age. The oil leak, though deemed not excessive, warrants under-bonnet inspection to identify its source, whether that is the camshaft cover gasket, crankshaft seal, or turbo oil feed pipe.