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AV03 BCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,321 mi
Last recorded84,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriated

front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,818 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING (REPLACED BY L.E.D. LIGHTS

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Fail 23 Jun 2016 79,741 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on the outer shoulder

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on the outer shoulder

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake back plate scrubbing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake back plate scrubbing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,043 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,975 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,897 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,803 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,952 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,205 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 19,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper split

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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AV03 BCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV03 BCU, 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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AV03 BCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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