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CE53 VPR

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to torsion bar

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to torsion bar

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stop missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,191 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stop missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 94,917 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play play in steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,198 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear both bump stop missing

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear both bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,499 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on dashboard

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,508 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 75,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 68,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,046 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 VPR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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