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C16 PEU

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,265 mi
Last recorded37,265 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PEU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,770 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 36,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

brakes slight binding

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,041 miles

Oil leak

brakes slight binding

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,000 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,572 miles

light under body corrosion...

rear brake drum back plates corroded...

washer fluid thick advise treatment..

Pass 26 May 2006 34,174 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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C16 PEU is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 PEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C16 PEU registered?

C16 PEU is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C16 PEU safe to buy?

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