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AO03 RZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,296 mi
Last recorded126,296 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 126,296 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 125,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake limiter valve corroded, but still operational

Underside components and exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear centre belt not operating/ pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake limiter valve corroded, but still operational

Underside components and exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes and unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear brake limiter corroded, but working correctly

Rear silencer entry pipe corroded,weak and leaking

Underside of the vehicle and various components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 124,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes and unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear brake limiter corroded, but working correctly

Rear silencer entry pipe corroded,weak and leaking

Underside of the vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside, steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 121,547 miles

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe at rear corroded, and one on the limiter. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake limiter corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 120,131 miles

Front suspension heavily corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake limiter valve, extremely corroded.

Rear suspension and arms heavily corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and loss of braking area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension heavily corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake limiter valve, extremely corroded.

Rear suspension and arms heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 118,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded with subsequent loss of braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2017 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded with subsequent loss of braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 117,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2016 117,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,866 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 61,414 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 40,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,842 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 25,093 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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AO03 RZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 RZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 RZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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