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CE53 ZBU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZBU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,446 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,025 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 137,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 137,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 137,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 137,318 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement creeking (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 137,149 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 8 May 2017 137,149 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 10 May 2016 136,758 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 136,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 136,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,257 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 135,257 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,910 miles

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

corrosion in rear exhaust box

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 2 Apr 2012 129,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion in rear exhaust box

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 93,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 93,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,317 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 37,306 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,602 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 ZBU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

CE53 ZBU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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