2018 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · NX18 CDF

The 2018 Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 24 July 2025 at 97,103 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is neither stable nor reliably improving. The most recent test flagged a corroded offside front suspension arm and an inoperative nearside rear registration plate lamp, both of which are recurring issues. The same suspension arm advisory appeared in the 2024 test at 91,119 miles, and the same lamp defect has been recorded in three consecutive tests since 2024. This suggests the previous owner tolerated minor faults rather than addressing them. The vehicle did pass cleanly in 2023 at 88,788 miles, but that same day it also failed a separate test on a mismatched offside front tyre and a nail in the offside rear tyre, indicating tyre condition was a concern at that mileage. The mileage accumulation is notably uneven. Between the May 2022 test at 72,684 miles and the May 2023 test at 88,788 miles, the car covered 16,104 miles in one year, a sharp increase from the roughly 12,138 miles per year average for its age. The gap between May 2023 and July 2024 shows a further 2,331 miles over fourteen months, a much slower rate. Since July 2024, the car has added 5,984 miles in nearly twelve months, bringing it to 97,103 miles by the latest test. This uneven pattern could reflect periods of heavier use followed by lighter running or standing, which can accelerate certain types of corrosion and component fatigue. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully, particularly the offside lower suspension arm where corrosion has been flagged twice. Surface corrosion that has persisted across two consecutive MOTs risks progressing to structural weakening, especially on a car covering high annual mileage. The undertrays fitted to the vehicle may be masking the full extent of corrosion on subframe and suspension mounting points, so their removal for inspection is advisable. The recurring registration plate lamp fault points to a wiring or bulb holder issue that may seem trivial but often indicates moisture ingress in the rear light cluster. Tyre condition and fitment deserve close attention given the 2023 failure for an incorrectly fitted tyre and a puncture. Uneven wear patterns on the current set could reveal alignment issues linked to the corroded suspension arm. Brake components, including discs, pads, and calipers, should be checked for wear consistent with a car that has covered nearly 100,000 miles, particularly given the high-mileage years recorded in 2022 and 2023. The exhaust system and mounting points should also be examined for corrosion, as high-mileage vehicles of this age are prone to deterioration in these areas.