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BJ53 RCX

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,349 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 120,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,778 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded and weak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 101,169 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible sticker hiding letter (0.1 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded and weak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2017 101,121 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and melted on exhaust (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Speedometer clearly inoperative stuck at 80mph at time of test (6.7.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear axle, tank strap and osr lsv arm corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,767 miles

ADVISE CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR AXLE RUSTY.

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST SECTION

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,659 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

ADVISE CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS RUSTY.

ADVISE REAR AXLE RUSTY.

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST SECTION

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,904 miles

ADVISE BOTH FROM LOWER ARM BUSHES PERISHED/CRACKING.

ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE RUSTYT/BLOWING.

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED/CRACKING.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,245 miles

ADVISE FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTY.

ADVISE SLIGHT IN OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BEARING.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 55,371 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,414 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,065 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,304 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,846 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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BJ53 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ53 RCX, 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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BJ53 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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