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BG03 XJP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,214 mi
Last recorded89,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XJP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,214 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 89,213 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,910 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,634 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,976 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,910 miles

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,146 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 XJP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XJP, 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 BG03 XJP registered?

BG03 XJP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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