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BJ03 XCM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XCM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 126,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine got hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine managment light stays on

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,639 miles

could not see condition of front brae pads

Fail 13 Sep 2022 118,636 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

could not see condition of front brae pads

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,408 miles

Dipstick broken, unable to check oil level

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both axle stabiliser arms corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

dipstick broken unable to see oil level

fuel tank strap corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 113,963 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

dipstick broken unable to see oil level

fuel tank strap corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,688 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty, topped up with water prior to emissions test

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil dipstick broken, unable to check oil level

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 112,688 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty, topped up with water prior to emissions test

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded At upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded At upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil dipstick broken, unable to check oil level

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,944 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap excessively corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap excessively corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,317 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both front slightly rusted (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Headlight lens starting to haze over but not yet affecting beam image

Offside Rear Tyre has perishing cracks in tread & side walls

Rear Exhaust rear silencer rusty at clamp joint with center section

Spare wheel and carrier rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both front slightly rusted (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Headlight lens starting to haze over but not yet affecting beam image

Offside Rear Tyre has perishing cracks in tread & side walls

Rear Exhaust rear silencer rusty at clamp joint with center section

Spare wheel and carrier rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed outer edge + worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper blade split on end but still provide an adequate view to front

Offside Front Scrubbed outer edge

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre light perishing cracks in tread & side wall

Petrol tank retaining strap rusty

Rear exhaust joint clamp rusty

play in wiper arm linkage

Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking SERIOUS BRAKE FLUID LEAK OCCUR ED DURING BRAKE ROLLER TEST BRAKE ROLLER TEST ABORTED (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed outer edge + worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper blade split on end but still provide an adequate view to front

Offside Front Scrubbed outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre light perishing cracks in tread & side wall

Petrol tank retaining strap rusty

Rear exhaust joint clamp rusty

play in wiper arm linkage

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,952 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

emissions test not carried out due to exhausy leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

emissions test not carried out due to exhausy leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,970 miles

slight exhaust leak front down pipe area

slight fluid weep power steering rack area

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight exhaust leak front down pipe area

slight fluid weep power steering rack area

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,531 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,531 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,247 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn soon reqs attention

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,384 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,334 miles

Centre rear seat belt jammed

Slight play n/s steering rack

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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BJ03 XCM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ03 XCM, 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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BJ03 XCM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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