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BP52 CXU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

129,565 mi
Last recorded129,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 CXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 129,535 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 19 Dec 2009 116,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2009 116,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2009 115,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 99,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 83,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 83,360 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 65,465 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 65,465 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,735 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 44,735 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BP52 CXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 BP52 CXU, 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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BP52 CXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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