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C952 SHC

1986 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Peugeot 20593,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 SHC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,610 miles

front cross member corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,065 miles

front cross member corroded

front shocks corroded

front springs corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/f brake bind

play n/s/f ball joint

small oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,040 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2017 67,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective missing (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 13 May 2017 67,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective missing (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing two (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,256 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

o/s/f strut top bearing creaking but not sticking

Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front pads and discs heavily worn

Pass 4 May 2010 61,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust pipe.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,254 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,721 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 52,090 miles

rear of nearside and offside outer sills poorly repaired

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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C952 SHC is a 1986 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C952 SHC, 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 C952 SHC registered?

C952 SHC is a 1986 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C952 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C952 SHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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