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BJ03 XHV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,293 mi
Last recorded76,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XHV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

after market wheels fitted

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,515 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

aftermarket wheels fitted

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,437 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut in it but not deep enough to fail.

fuel tank strap excessively corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 62,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,923 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 53,156 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 51,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,255 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,623 miles

offside And nearside rear tyres uneven wear inner side of tread

Fail 7 Apr 2011 43,546 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside And nearside rear tyres uneven wear inner side of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 31,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

number plate slightly deteriorating rear

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damp in offside rear lamp

nearside hand brake cable not fitted to mounting

Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damp in offside rear lamp

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,685 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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BJ03 XHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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