2017 Peugeot 108 1.2L Petrol · X15 TFR

The most recent DVSA examination on 19 December 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which is a positive immediate indicator. However, the prior test on 5 June 2025 shows a slightly more complex picture, as the vehicle initially failed on a dangerous offside front tyre tear caused by structural separation, along with a major windscreen wiper effectiveness issue, before subsequently passing later the same day with advisories concerning both front brake discs being pitted or scored. This sequence suggests the owner addressed the immediate safety items quickly, but the brake disc advisories indicate progressive wear that was already present at the time of test. Comparing this against the entirely clean passes in June 2024 and April 2023, the maintenance trend appears to have shifted from immaculate to showing early signs of component degradation, which is consistent with a vehicle now approaching nine years of age and entering a phase where wear items begin to demand attention. With only 21,575 miles recorded over approximately nine years, annual usage equates to around 2,400 miles, which is notably low. This pattern implies either short, infrequent journeys or extended periods of standing between uses. Mechanically, low mileage is not always a virtue, as prolonged inactivity tends to promote its own specific failure modes. Brake discs and calipers can corrode or seize from lack of use, drivetrain seals may dry and weep, the 12 volt battery suffers reduced service life through chronic partial discharge, and rubber components such as tyres, coolant hoses, and suspension bushes deteriorate through calendar ageing rather than wear. The recorded mileage is certainly plausible for a city-focused Peugeot 108, but it warrants particular attention to age-related degradation during any inspection. Given the advisories logged on the front brake discs, a prospective buyer should closely examine the nearside and offside front rotors for lipping, surface pitting, or corrosion jacking, and should test the vehicle from a standing start at modest speed, feeling through the brake pedal for any shudder or pulsation that would confirm disc runout. The nearside front tyre was also flagged for slight damage and perishing at the June 2025 test, so all four tyres warrant scrutiny for sidewall cracking, tread depth remaining, and manufacture date, as tyres older than around five to six years often require replacement regardless of tread remaining due to rubber hardening. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, which can indicate perished anti-roll bar bushes or worn drop links typical of low-mileage town cars subjected to kerb impacts. Beyond the recorded MOT items, the calendar age of the vehicle dictates several time-based service items that may not be flagged by mileage. Check the service book for evidence of coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil replacement within the last two to three years, as brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and degrades regardless of use, potentially affecting braking performance and ABS function. Inspect the battery state of charge and any history of replacement, as a nine year old original unit would be well beyond typical service life. Lift the bonnet and look for staining or crystallised residue around coolant hoses, the radiator, and the cam belt cover if visible, remembering that on age rather than mileage grounds the cam belt and water pump on the 1.0 or 1.2 engine should be evaluated against manufacturer replacement intervals. Finally, examine the underside and wheel arches for any standing corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, and verify that the underside shows evidence of recent use rather than prolonged neglect.