2011 Peugeot Partner 1.6L Diesel · PF11 ENN

A pattern of progressive structural and mechanical wear sits at the centre of this Peugeot Partner's recorded history, with corrosion, suspension deterioration, and powertrain sealing all surfacing as recurring concerns across multiple test cycles. The most recent activity on 28 October 2025 captures both a pass and a fail on the same day, with the failure driven by an excessively corroded offside rear brake hose ferrule, while advisories were repeated for a worn offside front drive shaft joint with a slightly leaking CV boot and nearside rear outer sill corrosion affecting an integral body structure. Looking back through the file, the 2024 test logged similar brake hose ferrule corrosion on both rear hoses and further sill corrosion at the nearside, suggesting the rust and braking component deterioration have been evolving rather than resolving. The earlier 2022 test produced major failures for both front lower suspension arm pins or bushes and a split offside front CV boot, followed in 2023 by an exhaust gas leak and lighting faults, before the 2025 test escalated the brake issue to a major defect. Annual mileage accumulation appears broadly typical for the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 11,438 miles per year across its fifteen years, which places it squarely within expected usage for a commercial-derived van. Tests have been conducted at relatively consistent intervals between 2021 and 2025, with no prolonged gaps implying long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between annual tests indicates regular if unspectacular use. At 171,566 recorded miles, consumables such as brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain gaiters will have accumulated substantial wear cycles, and the MOT record bears this out through the recurring advisories on CV boots, suspension arms, and brake hardware. The mileage figure is not in itself a red flag, but it does mean that items flagged at advisory level are likely to be closer to requiring replacement than equivalent defects on a lower-mileage vehicle. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the brake hydraulic system, given that corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrules has now escalated from advisory status in 2024 to a major failure in 2025, with the offside rear specifically cited as excessively corroded. On inspection, the rear brake hoses should be examined closely for surface rust and any signs of brake fluid weeping at the ferrule crimp, and a firm pedal test should be conducted to ensure there is no sponginess or excessive travel. The offside front drive shaft joint and CV boot should also be inspected, listening for clicking or knocking noises on full-lock turns and checking the boot for fresh grease deposits or splits, as the 2025 advisory noted slight leakage that may progress. The front lower suspension arms, which failed on excessive pin or bush wear in 2022, warrant a road test over uneven surfaces to detect clonks, rattles, or vague steering, and a visual check underneath for any subsequent replacement or renewed wear on the bushes. Structural corrosion is the other area requiring deliberate scrutiny, with the nearside rear outer sill flagged in both 2024 and 2025 as an integral body structure affected by corrosion, though not yet compromising rigidity. Any future test could move this to a failure category if deterioration accelerates, so the sill should be probed carefully for soft metal, particularly along the lower edge and any internal reinforcement visible through access holes. The exhaust system, which had a major gas leak in 2023, should be checked for ticking noises at idle, visible soot traces around joints, and any signs of recent replacement sections versus original pipework. Finally, the engine oil leak advisory noted in 2023 should be monitored by inspecting the under-bonnet area and the ground beneath the vehicle for fresh drips, while the damaged windscreen should be examined to ensure no stone chips have expanded into the driver's direct line of sight.