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AV03 XOW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XOW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,802 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly loose

Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly loose

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,497 miles

back box

Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,497 miles

Emissions not tested oil light flashing and engine misfire (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

back box

heat shield lose

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,049 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,133 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,271 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,624 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 46,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,628 miles

front discs lipped

nsf wheel trim missing

undertray damaged

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 XOW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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