2013 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · PL13 DTX

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following periods of instability. The most recent test in January 2026 at 166,821 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a successful inspection in January 2025, where the car passed just three days after an initial failure. This pattern suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical issues once they are identified during testing, ensuring the vehicle remains compliant. The mileage profile indicates high annual usage for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per annum. Between October 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 38,414 miles in just over twenty months, representing a significant surge in use compared to its historical average. This rapid accumulation places considerable pressure on the drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking system. The consistency of the MOT intervals suggests the vehicle is used regularly for long-distance travel, which often prevents the degradation associated with vehicles left stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking hardware due to the high-mileage environment. While the recent records are clean, the previous failures in 2023 and 2025 indicate that components reach the end of their service life cycles frequently. Inspect for excessive play in the control arm bushes, worn shock absorbers, and thinning of brake discs. Given the age and mileage, checking the structural integrity of the sills and mounting points for corrosion is essential to ensure the high of use has not compromised the chassis frame.