2011 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · YB60 FBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and neglect. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 155,912 miles, it had failed that same inspection due to a non-functional stop lamp and multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of advisories and failures suggests that the current owner is only reacting to faults at the point of MOT testing rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 18,871 miles between September 2023 and November 2024, followed by another 19,946 miles between November 2024 and October 2025. This steady high-mileage confirms the car is used regularly, which explains the degradation of rubber components and braking hardware, such as the corroded coil spring and worn ball joints noted in the more recent records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the tester flagged play in both lower arm ball joints in the 2025 test, following a previous track rod end issue in 2023. This indicates a systemic failure of steering and suspension bushings. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with pitted and scored discs noted in 2023 and 2024, followed by thin pads in 2025. The fact that all four tyres were near the legal limit and worn unevenly in the latest test further suggests that the owner has deferred basic consumable replacements. The persistent oil leak noted in 2023 and 2024 requires a physical inspection to determine if it is a minor gasket seep or a more significant seal failure. Given the age and mileage of this Peugeot, the buyer should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points, as the previously corroded rear coil spring is a precursor to more serious environmental damage on this model.