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CE53 ZBD

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 58,186 miles

headlamp covers cloudy.

reverse lights not working. Deterioration on rear number plate. corrosion on top strut mounting plates in engine bay. corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under wheel arch.

Fail 20 Aug 2026 58,185 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near back box / middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

headlamp covers cloudy.

rear brake imbalance ( n/s/r greater effort )

reverse lights not working. Deterioration on rear number plate. corrosion on top strut mounting plates in engine bay. corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under wheel arch.

Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play at offside axle's bearing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,709 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light inop

Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light inop

Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front flexible brake pipe almost touching wheel rim on full lock

slight cracking to all four tyres on outer sidewalls

Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front flexible brake pipe almost touching wheel rim on full lock

slight cracking to all four tyres on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,195 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,427 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,558 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,649 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced interfering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,722 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,722 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing very slight (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicator stalk over cancelling

Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing very slight (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicator stalk over cancelling

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,009 miles

indicators over cancelling

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,685 miles

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

indicators over cancelling

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,685 miles

indicators over cancelling

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

indicators over cancelling

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,814 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer starting corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,084 miles

indicators over cancelling

rear fog lamp cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,333 miles

indicators over cancelling

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,984 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 ZBD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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