2021 Peugeot 308 1.5L Diesel · OU70 CZS

The overall roadworthiness trend for this 2021 Peugeot 308 is worsening. While the vehicle secured a pass in its most recent test on 7 March 2026 at 121,019 miles, the advisory list reveals a mounting backlog of neglected wear items. The record shows a shift from minor lighting defects in early 2024 to more significant mechanical friction and consumable degradation by early 2026. This pattern suggests the current owner is running components to the absolute limit before addressing them. The mileage profile raises immediate concerns regarding data consistency and usage patterns. At roughly five years old, the 121,019-mile odometer reading equates to a high average of 24,204 miles per year, pointing to severe stress on drivetrain and suspension components. The timeline shows a massive leap of 23,909 miles between January 2024 at 96,115 miles and January 2025 at 120,024 miles. Strangely, the car covered only 586 miles in the two months leading up to March 2025, and a mere 409 miles across the entire year before the March 2026 test. This abrupt slowdown suggests the vehicle may have been laid up for extended periods, potentially masking ongoing deterioration from standing idle, or the recorded figures require verification. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The nearside front suspension arm rear bush has been flagged as worn across three consecutive tests spanning from January 2024 to March 2025, proving the defect was entirely ignored by previous owners. This persistent compliance issue will only worsen under the strain of high-mileage driving. The braking system demands urgent attention following the March 2026 advisories. The tester noted both rear service brakes binding slightly alongside worn rear discs, which typically indicates seized or sluggish rear calipers. Combined with the front pads wearing thin in 2025 and a nearside rear tyre approaching the legal limit with edge wear, these defects confirm that basic consumable upkeep has been skipped. Verify the tyre edge wear against the suspension bush degradation, as the two often correlate on Peugeot front-heavy chassis layouts.