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BX53 BCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,605 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,752 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine light indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,783 miles

N/S/R/ lamp unit has hole in it

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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BX53 BCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 BCU, 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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BX53 BCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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