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BG03 XCS

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XCS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,371 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,648 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2013 76,022 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,696 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,105 miles

Battery insecure

Front wipers smeering slightly

Indicator stalk worn - Return spring weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp lens dark

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,105 miles

Battery insecure

Front wipers smeering slightly

Indicator stalk worn - Return spring weak

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

Rear fog lamp lens dark

Pass 27 May 2010 62,875 miles

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

nearside front tyre low, and very small bulge in outer wall

Fail 27 May 2010 62,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre low, and very small bulge in outer wall

Pass 29 May 2009 56,860 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 49,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,792 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,762 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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BG03 XCS is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG03 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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