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BG51 VCM

2001 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VCM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,251 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 83,251 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside door mirror unit damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 75,104 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,583 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,036 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE INNER SIDE WALL

Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,036 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,679 miles

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

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

horn and front screen wash works on separate switches

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,536 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,525 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine management light on

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,967 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,716 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,707 miles

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

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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BG51 VCM is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 BG51 VCM, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 VCM is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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