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BC03 OBU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,146 mi
Last recorded65,146 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OBU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 65,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,717 miles

tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,091 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,877 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 42,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 40,877 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 slight play on torsion bar

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,083 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 19,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,249 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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BC03 OBU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC03 OBU, 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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BC03 OBU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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