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CE03 VEV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VEV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,861 miles

Front Upper suspension mounts stiff

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,857 miles

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

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

Front Upper suspension mounts stiff

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and bald outer edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and bald outer edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and bald outer edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and bald outer edge 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 69,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure friction material (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box split (7.1.2)

both rear tyres @ 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,560 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,617 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,994 miles

all disc pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 34,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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