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BU52 XMK

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XMK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,442 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 71,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,400 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body trims slighty lose not causing sharp edges

both front disc,s slightly worn

engine management light on

o/s/f inner cv gatter clip missing

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 12 Oct 2010 59,162 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body trims slighty lose not causing sharp edges

both front discse slight wearing

engine management light on

o/s/f inner cv gatter clip missing

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,714 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 43,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,745 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 27,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,071 miles

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

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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BU52 XMK is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 BU52 XMK, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 XMK is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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