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BJ03 XZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 118,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall deterioration (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,905 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,955 miles

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 104,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 100,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,924 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,006 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,791 miles

off side head lamp has hight adjuster missing but retaind level at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,162 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 XZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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