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BL52 XVZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,576 mi
Last recorded73,576 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XVZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion present on fuel tank strap

Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,576 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion present on fuel tank strap

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,466 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,601 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,993 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,537 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,514 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bonnet and front end damage

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,072 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,408 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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BL52 XVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL52 XVZ, 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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BL52 XVZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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