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BL51 XCX

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,614 mi
Last recorded141,614 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 141,614 miles

corroded brake pipes greased and painted

e/m light on

Fail 17 Mar 2015 141,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corroded brake pipes greased and painted

e/m light on

travel on foot brake

Fail 7 Mar 2014 137,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

eml light on

front pads worn low

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,629 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

eml light on

front pads worn low

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,917 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes detiorated but not resulting in excess play

both rear wheel bearings noisey but not rough when rotated

eml light on

front discs slightly pitted

neareside front washer inopp but still getting water from offside

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight blow on backbox

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 122,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes detiorated but not resulting in excess play

both rear wheel bearings noisey but not rough when rotated

eml light on

front discs slightly pitted

neareside front washer inopp but still getting water from offside

offside front tyre on legal limit

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,835 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonded

nearside front top strut mounting partialy seized

Fail 10 Feb 2011 114,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonded

nearside front top strut mounting partialy seized

Pass 30 Jan 2010 106,859 miles

nearside front seat release lever broken

Fail 30 Jan 2010 106,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front seat release lever broken

Pass 22 Dec 2008 97,166 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 97,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,927 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 88,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,801 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 XCX is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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