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BL03 XXT

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,216 mi
Last recorded120,216 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XXT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 120,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 120,204 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 114,967 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,966 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,037 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R brake performance lower than O/S/R

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,236 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,236 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 90,964 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 90,964 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,579 miles

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

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

coolent cap missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

coolent cap missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,404 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fault on air bag

Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fault on air bag

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,307 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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BL03 XXT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol 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 BL03 XXT, 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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BL03 XXT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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