2000 Peugeot 306 2.0L Diesel · X564 AFP

The Peugeot 306 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 March 2025 at 185,077 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a brief failure in December 2022. The vehicle shows no escalating mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 185,077 against a 26-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,118 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The gap between the December 2022 pass at 180,110 miles and the March 2024 pass at 182,872 miles, alongside the 2025 reading of 185,077, confirms low annual use of around 2,000 to 3,000 miles post-2022. A two-day failure and retest on 15 and 17 December 2022 at 180,106 and 180,110 miles left no defect detail on the record, so the cause remains undocumented. The absence of advisories across all tests suggests previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard rather than addressing wear proactively. At this mileage and age, a buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record does not capture gradual structural degradation. Brake discs and calipers warrant hands-on checking for binding or uneven wear despite the clean test outcomes. Given the sparse but clean history, the buyer should commission an independent inspection of exhaust emissions and drivetrain condition. The 2000-era Peugeot is prone to hidden rust in sills and floor pans not always flagged by testers. Verify service records to confirm consumables such as timing belt and tyres were replaced outside the MOT scope.