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BD03 RLU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,329 mi
Last recorded156,329 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 156,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 156,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 146,632 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 146,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has a small hole (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper and body damaged

both front coil springs corroded

bottom pulley noisey and worn

front discs worn

nearside front strut top mount bearing dry and slightly rough on lock to lock

nearside front strut top mount bearing dry and slightly rough on lock to lock

timing belt due or done??

wipers split and streaky but still clear the screen

Fail 31 May 2017 140,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has a small hole (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper and body damaged

both front coil springs corroded

bottom pulley noisey and worn

front discs worn

nearside front strut top mount bearing dry and slightly rough on lock to lock

nearside front strut top mount bearing dry and slightly rough on lock to lock

timing belt due or done??

wipers split and streaky but still clear the screen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,054 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 131,054 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,784 miles

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

number plate light off side dull

tank srap starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jun 2014 121,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

number plate light off side dull

tank srap starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,450 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 117,387 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 103,565 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2010 96,344 miles

offside front slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,599 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 73,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,872 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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BD03 RLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD03 RLU, 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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What year was BD03 RLU registered?

BD03 RLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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