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BU52 XNL

2002 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XNL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 125,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 125,810 miles

tank strap coroded

Fail 3 May 2016 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

tank strap coroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 122,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 119,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 114,610 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 105,272 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,001 miles

FRONT windscreen is damaged, but is within acceptable limitations for the area.

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

Rear screen wiper bladeis not to required standards.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,001 miles

FRONT windscreen is damaged, but is within acceptable limitations for the area.

Rear screen wiper bladeis not to required standards.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,292 miles

Rear screen wiper blade split.

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 XNL is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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