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CE03 YRY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YRY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front top strut mounts have slightly restricted free movement

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake requires attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control link advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front a.b.s pickup ring is split advise replacement

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp is lose and the centre rear rubber mount is missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control link advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front a.b.s pickup ring is split advise replacement

Offside Front wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 85,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,045 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE TIMING BELT KIT REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,569 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play detected in offside rear suspension inner link rod

Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play detected in offside rear suspension inner link rod

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,918 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE SCREEN WASH INOPERATIVE

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,448 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 YRY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRY, 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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What year was CE03 YRY registered?

CE03 YRY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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