2008 Peugeot Boxer 2.2L Diesel · PX08 DFV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward neglect of consumable components. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 45,139 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged advisories across all four tyres for cracking and perishing. This follows an identical advisory from the June 2024 test at 44,069 miles, indicating that the rubber is degrading due to age rather than tread wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old van, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The data shows a significant drop in usage between 2021 and 2025, where the vehicle covered only 2,794 miles over four years. This low-use pattern explains the lack of mechanical defects on the engine and drivetrain, but it also highlights the age-related failure of rubber-based parts like seals and tyres, which suffer when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods without regular rotation. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the four tyres, as the recurring perishing suggests they are nearing the end of their safe structural life. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers and perished rubber lines, which are common on vehicles that run infrequently. While no structural corrosion has been recorded yet, the age of the Peugeot Boxer requires a close look at the chassis for hidden rust that may not have triggered a standard MOT inspection.