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BG03 CUW

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,802 mi
Last recorded224,802 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CUW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 224,802 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 224,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURED TO RACK. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 217,204 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 207,214 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, VERY REDUCED.

Pass 13 Oct 2023 211,457 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front STEERING RACK GAITER, TWISTED.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 204,318 miles

Nearside st rack arm ball joint slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2022 204,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside st rack arm ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2021 197,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 192,979 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 192,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 182,054 miles

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

mil lght on

Pass 15 May 2018 175,267 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 175,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 165,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 165,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in st rack arms

Pass 22 Apr 2016 153,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 153,585 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 132,581 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 122,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 122,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 110,136 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR EXHAUST HITTING ON BODY

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,994 miles

O/S/F TOP STRUT BEARING WORN KNOCKING

Pass 6 May 2010 85,632 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s n/s rear tyres signs of craking inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 74,699 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 74,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 61,145 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,841 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 30,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

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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BG03 CUW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 BG03 CUW, 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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BG03 CUW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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