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CE03 DWN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

258,148 mi
Last recorded258,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DWN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 258,148 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured various bulbs faded colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 258,148 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured various bulbs faded colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault speed sensor fault cleared (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 249,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 249,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 240,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle section badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear bulb + repeator faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 228,701 miles

Handbrake performance 16%

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 221,371 miles

Both rear handbrake cables worn

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 221,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system excessively tight suspension top mounting seized (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both rear handbrake cables worn

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 198,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 198,637 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 178,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 178,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 157,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 157,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 141,763 miles

Both rear brake disc's worn on inner face

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,353 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 125,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,017 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,450 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,922 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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CE03 DWN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 DWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE03 DWN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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