2016 Peugeot Horizon 1.6L Diesel · SF16 AOC

The Peugeot holds a current MOT pass from 19 February 2026 at 133,736 miles with no defects recorded, yet the record reveals a volatile maintenance pattern rather than a stable one. The tester failed the vehicle on 18 February 2026 at 133,735 miles for a severely worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, a missing offside front CV boot clip, an ineffective windscreen wiper and a failed nearside rear stop lamp; all were rectified within 24 hours. This cluster of safety-critical failures, particularly the ball joint and driveshaft boot, marks a distinct deterioration from the clean passes seen in March 2025 and March 2024. Mileage accumulation runs high for the age, averaging roughly 13,400 miles per year since registration. The most recent interval shows a sharp increase: 15,445 miles covered in the eleven months between the March 2025 test at 118,291 miles and the February 2026 test. Earlier gaps remain consistent, with 15,762 miles between March 2024 (102,529 miles) and March 2025, and 11,524 miles between March 2023 (91,005 miles) and March 2024. No unexplained gaps or clocking indicators appear in the timeline. Recurring advisories trace a history of rear axle corrosion and tyre geometry issues. Both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion at every test from February 2019 through January 2022, disappearing from the record only after the October 2022 test at 85,883 miles, suggesting replacement around that period. Front brake pads were wearing thin at that same 2022 inspection, while front tyres showed edge wear indicative of misalignment. A nearside front CV boot was recorded as severely deteriorated in January 2022, and the offside equivalent now suffers a missing boot clip. The nearside rear parking brake was noted as grabbing slightly in 2022, and a rear stop lamp failure has reoccurred in the latest fail. A buyer should prioritise a thorough under-bonnet and underbody inspection. Verify the recent ball joint and CV boot repairs with receipts, and assess the front suspension geometry given the persistent tyre edge wear. Check the rear coil springs for fracture or fresh corrosion, inspect the nearside rear brake caliper for seizure causing the grab and lamp failure, and confirm the exhaust leak noted in 2022 has been sealed. The high recent mileage accelerates wear on these refreshed components.