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BP03 CVW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CVW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 115,440 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping On Floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer shell corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 115,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping On Floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,374 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing front to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle mounting area corroded but not seriously weakened

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 105,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 3 mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing from the front to middle section & clamp from middle to rear section corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing front to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle mounting area corroded but not seriously weakened

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55vr15 budget separated with cords showing and down to casing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55vr15 budget @ 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,471 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 86,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded mid/rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,148 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,148 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,295 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,295 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,323 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 58,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,683 miles

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

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

o/s/r,n/s/r tyre side walls cracking with age

Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,665 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking up with age

slight gearbox casing oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 48,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light 'on'

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking up with age

offside rear tyre valve body deteriorated

slight gearbox casing oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,968 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 25,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,710 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 17,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BP03 CVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 BP03 CVW, 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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BP03 CVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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