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CE53 FDG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,221 mi
Last recorded64,221 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FDG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 64,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f door strap damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s wiper deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2021 63,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s wiper deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,631 miles

n/s side repeater cover missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

n/s side repeater cover missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,779 miles

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

mid section deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,771 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill holed near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

mid section deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,115 miles

both front anti roll bar link gaitors deteriating

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2018 61,108 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

both front anti roll bar link gaitors deteriating

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,440 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,437 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,375 miles

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)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,788 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,746 miles

Various engine covers & undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various engine covers & undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

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 FDG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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