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C18 GOY

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GOY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 129,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly loose & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded and defective Tank still secure

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

corrosion to chassis & suspension

Fail 23 Oct 2025 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour cover also missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly loose & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded and defective Tank still secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to chassis & suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,545 miles

fuel tank strap corroded and defective

Fail 1 Nov 2024 127,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded and defective

Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 125,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,563 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,096 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack end slight movement

headlamp deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,113 miles

Headlight deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight movement Steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis areas surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlight deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight movement Steering rack end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis areas surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,280 miles

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

all tyre walls perishing

slight movement in offside steering rack end

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,901 miles

Offside Front slight movement in steering rack end

all tyre walls perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,901 miles

Offside Front slight movement in steering rack end

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

all tyre walls perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,698 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,698 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,262 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 72,262 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,164 miles

Fuel tank belly support strap snapped but not causing tank to be insecure.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,773 miles

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

off side and near side rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 35,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,614 miles

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

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

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

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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C18 GOY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 C18 GOY, 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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C18 GOY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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