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BL51 LXA

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,326 mi
Last recorded43,326 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 LXA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 43,326 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,285 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,433 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 41,433 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S washer jet not working

Pass 23 May 2018 28,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 27,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 26,412 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 25,704 miles

condition of foot brake

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 24,681 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 24,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,391 miles

Brake pedal low reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 23,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,762 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 16,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,075 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,079 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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BL51 LXA is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL51 LXA, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL51 LXA is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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