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BG56 XLJ

2006 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 20658,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,579 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,231 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 84,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,632 miles

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

boot catch loose

Fail 3 Oct 2018 64,632 miles

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

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

boot catch loose

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,283 miles

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

Rear boot latch loose

Fail 11 Oct 2017 58,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear boot latch loose

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,382 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and tread slightly out of shape. o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 53,382 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported straps corroded. (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre perished and tread slightly out of shape. o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,372 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken but system still supported

Both front tyres wearing LOW outer edges 205/45/16

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped and wearing low inner edge 205/45/16

Some play front inner steering rack joints but not considered as excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2015 48,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres wearing LOW outer edges 205/45/16

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped and wearing low inner edge 205/45/16

Rear exhaust silencer mount broken but system still supported

Some play front inner steering rack joints but not considered as excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,435 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,516 miles

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

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

slight play inner rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BG56 XLJ is a 2006 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 58,795 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 BG56 XLJ, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 XLJ registered?

BG56 XLJ is a 2006 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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