2014 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SC63 YEE

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 31 October 2025, but the same test date also recorded a fail on the same day for a central rear stop lamp not working, which was rectified and led to the pass. This is the third consecutive test cycle in which lighting or indicator-related defects have appeared, including a nearside front headlamp dipped beam failure in late 2024, an offside front position lamp failure and a discoloured offside front direction indicator in late 2025. Beyond lighting, the January 2024 and January 2023 tests both recorded an engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) inoperative or showing a fault, indicating recurring powertrain management issues. The maintenance trend therefore appears to be stable for structural and braking items but worsening for recurring electrical, lighting and engine management concerns that warrant further investigation before purchase. With recorded mileage of 142,470 miles over roughly twelve years, this Peugeot equates to approximately 11,872 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age and segment. There are no large unexplained gaps in the recorded mileage across the MOT history, and the accumulation rate has been consistent, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged standing. Higher annual mileage of this nature generally accelerates wear on brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar components, and the clutch and dual-mass flywheel if fitted, so although the car has been used consistently, consumable and drivetrain wear should be assumed to be proportionately advanced. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the recurring offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deterioration and inner suspension arm bush wear that have been flagged across multiple tests. These items should be physically inspected for perished or split boots, and on a test drive one should listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during full-lock manoeuvres, as worn bushes and anti-roll bar links typically generate audible impacts and can produce vague, less precise steering. The offside front outer drive shaft CV boot deterioration recorded in January 2023, if not subsequently replaced, would allow grease loss and water ingress, so the boot should be carefully checked for splits or displaced clips, and any vibration or clicking on tight turns noted during the test route. The repeated engine MIL illumination is more concerning, as it could point to an unresolved emissions, sensor, or catalytic converter fault, and any hesitation, rough idle, or illuminated warning light during a cold start and idle should be investigated through a diagnostic scan before commitment. Given the age and mileage, even where the MOT record is favourable, a physical inspection should include tyre sidewalls for cracking and perishing, brake discs for lipping and surface corrosion from standing, and the handbrake mechanism for seizing due to infrequent use of the rear calipers. The 12V battery is approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load tested, while brake fluid, coolant and gearbox or transmission oil should be verified as being within their calendar-based replacement intervals regardless of mileage, as fluid degradation occurs with age alone. On a test drive, ensure the engine starts cleanly from cold, the gearbox selects all gears smoothly without clonking, the clutch engages without slipping or juddering, and there are no warning lights remaining after startup. A raised inspection on a ramp is strongly advisable to confirm the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion, check for fluid leaks from the engine and transmission, and verify the integrity of the underbody and subframe mounting points typical of a twelve year old vehicle.