2009 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · WM09 MVD

The MOT history for this 2009 Peugeot 308 presents a reassuringly stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 25 February 2023 returning a clean pass and no advisories recorded against the vehicle. The single failure noted on 1 February 2022 was followed the very next day by a successful re-test, which strongly indicates an immediately rectified defect rather than any chronic mechanical concern, and the subsequent 2023 pass without comment confirms that no underlying issues have resurfaced. Across the documented DVSA history there are no recorded advisories relating to suspension components, brake pipes, corroding subframes, exhaust integrity, or structural areas, meaning the official record does not flag any of the typical age-related deterioration points commonly seen on first-generation 308s of this vintage. With 126,121 miles accumulated over seventeen years, this vehicle averages roughly 7,419 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a car of its age and suggests steady, consistent use rather than long periods of inactivity or unusually harsh high-mileage driving. There are no significant gaps between recorded test entries that would imply extended lay-ups, and the mileage progression between tests appears proportionate to the intervals, giving no indication of clock irregularities or sudden spikes. Mechanically, this kind of moderate, regular usage pattern is generally favourable for a vehicle of this age, as it tends to keep seals, bushes, and internal drivetrain components working rather than allowing them to stiffen or degrade through prolonged standing, while still not representing the kind of high-mileage accumulation that accelerates wear on turbochargers, dual-mass flywheels, and timing chain stretchers commonly associated with the 1.6 HDi and 1.6 THP units fitted to this model. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means the DVSA file offers no specific components to target, but given the vehicle's age and mileage there are several areas worth a focused physical inspection and test drive assessment. Pay particular attention to the rear suspension臂 and trailing arm bushes, which are known weak points on the 308 and can produce clonking noises over uneven surfaces and contribute to vague rear-wheel steering feel if worn. Inspect the front wishbone and anti-roll bar drop links for any perished rubber or play, as these contribute to the vague steering feedback commonly reported on higher-mileage examples, and check the condition of the brake discs and pads directly, since the MOT record will not capture wear that falls just within the legal minimum. On the test drive, listen for any diesel knock from the engine on cold start if it is the HDi variant, monitor the clutch for slipping or judder when pulling away in first and reverse, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper rather than simple pad wear. Additionally, examine the under-bonnet area and underside of the vehicle for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover, sump, and turbo oil feed lines, as these engines commonly mist or weep as seals harden with age, and check the exhaust system for any blowing joints or corrosion around the mounting rubbers. The interior electrics, particularly the central locking, electric window mechanisms, and the BSI body control module functions, are worth cycling through during the viewing, as electrical gremlins are a recurring theme on this model irrespective of mechanical condition. A final recommendation would be to verify that the timing belt and water pump replacement history is documented, as this is a critical maintenance item on the 1.6 petrol variants at roughly every five years or 60,000 miles, and its renewal status will materially affect any purchase decision on a seventeen-year-old example regardless of the clean MOT record.