2022 Peugeot Expert Prof Premium L1 B-HDI 1.5L Diesel · SP63 NCE

A light commercial vehicle with four MOT tests on record over a relatively short ownership span, this 2022 Peugeot Expert carries a test history that is largely pass-oriented but not without mechanical flags. The most recent examination on 18 August 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which on the surface presents a stable roadworthiness picture. However, the preceding test on 3 June 2026 recorded a minor defect for a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV joint boot, alongside an advisory for cracking and perishing on the nearside rear outer tyre. Earlier in 2025, the same calendar day produced both a failure and a pass, with the failure linked to both headlamp aim readings sitting too high and an insecure battery, before rectification allowed it to pass later that day. The pattern is one of recurring minor and advisory items clustered around underbody consumables, tyre condition, and minor electrical security rather than any single dominant failure point. With 48,968 miles recorded on a four-year-old vehicle, the Expert is averaging around 12,000 miles per year, which is notably high for a commercial van of this age and substantially above typical private-car usage. This level of annual accumulation is consistent with regular fleet or business operation, where the vehicle is likely to have been driven hard, frequently loaded, and subjected to stop-start urban cycles. Mechanically, this usage profile accelerates wear on clutch components, dual-mass flywheels, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. The fact that the CV joint boot on the nearside front has already reached a severely deteriorated state at under 50,000 miles is broadly in line with this higher-than-average workload, as CV gaiters are particularly vulnerable to age-hardened rubber being compounded by frequent articulation under load. For a prospective buyer, the items flagged on this record should drive a targeted physical inspection and test drive. The deteriorated nearside front CV boot is the most pressing concern: a failed or split boot will allow grease to escape and contamination to enter, leading to rapid joint wear and ultimately a knocking or clicking noise from the front under load or on full lock. On a test drive, listen for rhythmic clicking when turning sharply at low speed and feel for any vibration through the steering. The nearside rear tyre advisory for cracking and perishing, combined with the 2025 advisory for an under-inflated offside rear tyre, warrants close scrutiny of all four tyres for sidewall cracking, tread depth, and even wear patterns, as uneven loading on a commercial vehicle frequently shows up as asymmetric shoulder wear. The headlamp aim issues and the insecure battery noted in 2025 are minor in isolation, but the headlamp adjustment having been altered suggests the lamps may have been re-aimed to compensate for a laden rear axle; buyers should confirm the lights are correctly set for unladen operation and verify the battery clamp is properly secured. Brake system condition has not featured as an advisory on any of the recorded tests, which is a positive indicator given the mileage, but does not remove the need for a physical inspection. With high annual mileage and likely heavy loading, the front discs and pads should be measured for remaining thickness and checked for lipping, while the rear calipers and sliding pins should be examined for binding, particularly given that commercial vans often suffer from seized rear calipers due to infrequent low-speed use. The suspension should be inspected for worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, and top mount bearings, all common failure points on the Expert platform at this mileage. Finally, request a current diagnostic read of any stored fault codes, as the 2025 headlamp and battery items together may indicate minor electrical gremlins that have not yet escalated to a recorded defect.