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BN03 HCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,939 mi
Last recorded155,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,939 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 151,907 miles

small end float rack both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2016 151,907 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

small end float rack both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2015 141,383 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,784 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 123,784 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,129 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 108,767 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,944 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,451 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,031 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,461 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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BN03 HCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN03 HCU, 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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What year was BN03 HCU registered?

BN03 HCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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