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BP03 EBC

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EBC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s coroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,501 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 90,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,776 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,093 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,507 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,639 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,368 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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BP03 EBC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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