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AV03 XPA

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,554 mi
Last recorded132,554 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XPA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,554 miles

Both reg plates deteriorating, advise replacement

Fuel tank insecure, temporary repair

Indicator/dip switch has intermittent fault, does not always dip if left indicator on

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

O/S front lower suspension arm, both bushes separating and slight play in ball joint, strongly advise arm replaced

Fail 9 Feb 2019 132,554 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Pivot arm siezed (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb not installed correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Both reg plates deteriorating, advise replacement

Indicator/dip switch has intermittent fault, does not always dip if left indicator on

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

O/S front lower suspension arm, both bushes separating and slight play in ball joint, strongly advise arm replaced

Fail 7 Feb 2019 132,544 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 127,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and lipped

fuel tank strap corroded and broken, tank only partially supported

rear handbrake imbalance 25% only just within limits

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2016 120,209 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and lipped

fuel tank strap corroded and broken, tank only partially supported

rear handbrake imbalance 25% only just within limits

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2015 107,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

eng oil low

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

offside and nearside front tyres are badly worn on outer edge

tank strap broken

Fail 5 May 2015 107,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

eng oil low

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

offside and nearside front tyres are badly worn on outer edge

tank strap broken

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,008 miles

Load Compensator Valve Partially Seized

N/s/r Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Load Compensator Valve Partially Seized

N/s/r Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f Tyre Tread Depth On The Limit

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,992 miles

Front Discs Lipped

N/s/r Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,992 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Discs Lipped

N/s/r Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 62,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads/dics worn [ok mot]

rear wiper weak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,383 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center & rear exhaust rust/weak [ON LIMIT]

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,979 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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AV03 XPA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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