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C4 DFS

1990 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,352 mi
Last recorded55,352 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DFS
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,567 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,532 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,604 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,472 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,107 miles

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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C4 DFS is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 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 C4 DFS, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 DFS registered?

C4 DFS is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is C4 DFS safe to buy?

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