2013 Peugeot RCZ 2.0L Diesel · RC02 GAZ

A pattern of recurring suspension and tyre-related failures defines the mechanical history of this Peugeot RCZ, with the most recent test on 13 May 2026 showing a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a period of instability between 2023 and 2025, where the vehicle underwent multiple failures involving dangerous tyre defects, fractured coil springs, and worn suspension ball joints. While the latest result suggests these specific issues have been addressed, the frequency of major and dangerous defects in previous years indicates a history of components reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. The vehicle has covered 109,651 miles over its 13-year lifespan, averaging approximately 8,435 miles per year. This represents a typical usage profile for a vehicle of this age, suggesting consistent rather than excessive road use. Mechanically, this level of annual accumulation implies that wear on consumables such as brake pads, tyres, and suspension bushes is expected to be progressive rather than sudden, though the MOT history shows these components have historically been allowed to reach critical or dangerous levels before being rectified. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension geometry and steering response during a test drive. Given the recorded failures of the nearside front coil spring, the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and the anti-roll bar linkage, it is essential to listen for any knocks, clunks, or knocks over uneven surfaces or speed bumps. Any pulling to one side or imprecise steering input could indicate that the previous repairs to these specific components have not fully resolved underlying wear or that other related bushings are now failing. The brake system and tyre wear patterns also warrant scrutiny. The record shows a history of thin brake pads and pitted rear discs, alongside repeated advisories for tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges. During a test drive, check for any pedal judder or pulsation under braking, which could signal disc issues, and observe the current tyre tread profiles to ensure they are wearing evenly across the width. Uneven wear on the inner edges of the tyres would suggest that the alignment or camber settings have not been correctly adjusted following the previous suspension repairs.