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CE03 POA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,000 mi
Last recorded230,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 POA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 230,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

coolant light on

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 229,882 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 229,502 miles

Offside Rear tyre has edge wear

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

hand brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2017 229,479 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has edge wear

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

hand brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2016 220,671 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 220,671 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 206,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 206,657 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 202,762 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f upper support bearing slightly rough

o/s/f upper support bearing very stiff

rear centre seat has been removed

Fail 9 May 2014 202,760 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f upper support bearing slightly rough

o/s/f upper support bearing very stiff

rear centre seat has been removed

Pass 24 Apr 2013 182,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 166,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 154,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt removed

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 11 Apr 2011 154,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear seat belt removed

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 5 May 2010 136,528 miles

exhaust corroded blowing

indicator and horn switches worn

play at rack on shaker plates

poor beam pattern head lights

rear hand brake cable in poor condition

signs of fowling front flexies advise investagation

suspension bushes worn and perished

top engine cover loose

center seat belt not fitted not counted as seat

Pass 29 Apr 2009 119,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 119,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 68,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,041 miles

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 POA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 POA, 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 POA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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