2016 Peugeot 108 1.0L Petrol · MJ16 FWR

A recurring pattern of front suspension and tyre perishing advisories defines the mechanical profile of this 2016 Peugeot 108, with the most recent test on 23 June 2026 passing but again flagging worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides alongside cracked tyres at all four corners. Across the seven recorded tests since 2019, every annual examination except the clean 2019 entry has produced advisories, and the suspension-related items in particular have appeared consistently rather than as isolated observations. The 2022 test recorded worn anti-roll bar linkage pins or bushes on both sides, and the 2025 and 2026 tests both noted deteriorated front arm bushes on both sides. This repetition indicates a developing wear pattern in the front suspension geometry rather than a single component reaching the end of its life. There have been no failures, brake, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories in the record, which means the safety-critical systems remain within test limits even though the suspension is clearly degrading. The recorded mileage of 18,320 miles over a ten-year period equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 1,830 miles, which is substantially below average for a city car of this age. The MOT tests have been conducted annually without gaps, which suggests the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being laid up for extended periods, although the low mileage figure itself can be verified only at the point of sale. Low annual mileage of this nature typically results in slower wear of internal drivetrain and engine components but can accelerate the deterioration of rubber and polymer items, including tyres, suspension bushes, and flexible coolant and vacuum hoses. The fact that tyre perishing advisories have appeared in five of the seven recorded tests is consistent with age-related rubber degradation rather than tread wear, and supports the interpretation that the odometer reading is plausible. From a buyer inspection perspective, the most relevant physical check concerns the front suspension, where worn arm pins and bushes have been recorded on multiple occasions. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front wheels when traversing speed humps, pothole edges, or uneven surfaces, as these are classic indicators of worn lower arm bushes separating under load. With the vehicle parked and the wheel jacked, attempt to rock the front wheel vertically and laterally by hand; any noticeable play, particularly clunking felt through the strut area, would confirm that the advisory has progressed beyond a minor finding. Also examine the anti-roll bar drop links for perished or cracked rubber boots, as these were flagged in 2022 and have not been revisited in subsequent tests. A second area of focused inspection is the braking system, since the 2023 test noted worn but not excessively scored front brake discs on both sides; on the road, any steering wobble, pedal vibration, or pulsing under firm braking would suggest the discs have reached replacement thickness and warrant measurement with a gauge before purchase. The tyres themselves should be examined closely on all four corners, given that perishing has been flagged almost every year since 2021, including a 2026 advisory specifically describing heavy cracking on the offside front. Perished rubber may still retain legal tread depth but can fail unexpectedly under load or in wet conditions, so budget for a full four-tyre replacement as a near-term cost. The 2026 minor defect for a defective wiper blade is a trivial rectification and should not influence the purchasing decision, but the remaining items removed from the driver's view in 2020 are unrelated to mechanical condition. Finally, given the low annual mileage, confirm that the vehicle has been started and driven regularly between MOTs rather than left standing for weeks at a time, as prolonged inactivity can lead to flat spots on tyres, moisture ingress in the brake hydraulic system, and stale fuel, all of which are difficult to detect from the test record alone.