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BV02 LXU

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,247 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,687 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,966 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,845 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

gearbox leaking oil

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,325 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush de-bonded.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,319 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs coroded.

N/S/F Lower suspension arm rear inner bush de-bonded.

Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,142 miles

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

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

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,142 miles

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

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,693 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 40,693 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,523 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 38,523 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 34,908 miles
Fail 11 May 2009

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,294 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,434 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 24,434 miles

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

rear brake(foot)has a low reading but enough to pass roller brake test may need looking into

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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BV02 LXU is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BV02 LXU, 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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BV02 LXU is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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