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BT52 XGU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XGU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 154,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 138,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to ply (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear connection and heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,953 miles

fuel tank strap corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,575 miles

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER.SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 96,575 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER.SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,899 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre tread and side wall cracking.

o/s/f inner track rod of steering rack got slight play.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,102 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,824 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 40,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,424 miles

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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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BT52 XGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT52 XGU, 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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BT52 XGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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