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CK03 XHL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,761 mi
Last recorded214,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XHL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 214,761 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 206,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 206,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 193,923 miles

rear exhaust flange detiriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2013 193,923 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust flange detiriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 170,068 miles

Indicator switch is slighty weak.

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 170,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Handbrake is close to having no resrve travel.

Indicator switch is slighty weak.

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 152,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 152,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 132,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 132,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Crack in screen outside of swept area.

Offside and nearside rear discs are corroded.

Slight play in offside rear top suspension arm.

indicator switch is slightly loose in operation.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 112,961 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 112,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 92,592 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007
Fail 24 May 2007 70,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,203 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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CK03 XHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK03 XHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK03 XHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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