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CA51 VPP

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,228 mi
Last recorded135,228 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 VPP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 135,224 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet excessively corroded risk of flying up when driven. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,983 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet in poor condition (3.1 (c))

Indicator switch faulty Intermittent on working to the right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 133,978 miles

Fuel tank insecure Holding strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet in poor condition (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Intermittent on working to the right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,650 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet in poor condition advise replacement (3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 133,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high due to accident damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 60,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has starting to split

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,290 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear low.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,622 miles

Numerous dents and scrapes throughout vehicle bodywork

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,736 miles

front exhaust pipe deteriorating.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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CA51 VPP is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 CA51 VPP, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA51 VPP is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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