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CE53 EKM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EKM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 148,250 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 148,228 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 135,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 129,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 129,254 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2017 92,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Slight seepage of grease from offside cv boot

Small cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked Pinch bolt (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Slight seepage of grease from offside cv boot

Small cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2016 84,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight seepage of grease from offside cv boot

Fail 4 May 2016 84,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight seepage of grease from offside cv boot

Pass 6 May 2015 77,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 77,489 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 69,576 miles

oss side rear tyre has a slight bludge in the side wall

Fail 3 May 2014 69,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oss side rear tyre has a slight bludge in the side wall

Pass 4 May 2013 65,017 miles

oil level not checked dip stick broken

warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,022 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,022 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,600 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres low on tread (2mm)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,302 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,016 miles

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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CE53 EKM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 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 CE53 EKM, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE53 EKM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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