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BL51 XCR

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XCR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,276 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surface

Both rear brake discs in poor condition on braking surface

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner braking surface

Both rear brake discs in poor condition on braking surface

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,035 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,460 miles

o/s & n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2023 115,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,559 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 113,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,085 miles

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link joint slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,074 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link joint slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,967 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,160 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel tank support strap completely corroded at centre point,tank not insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 57,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,791 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 XCR is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL51 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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