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CE53 TUU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TUU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,411 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 72,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 64,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,571 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2021 60,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,797 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p.a.s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,797 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f/ and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p.a.s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,754 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 39,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,449 miles

O/S/R TYRE 3MM

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,446 miles

both front brake disks coroded

both rear brake disks coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,441 miles

front and rear brake disks have surface corosion

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads not fully contacting discs due to corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2009 29,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads not fully contacting discs due to corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,339 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

accident damage to rear of car

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 TUU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TUU, 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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What year was CE53 TUU registered?

CE53 TUU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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