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CN03 DCZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 DCZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,210 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,939 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,425 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

all tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

nsf wiper in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,411 miles

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

fule tank strap starting to corrode

oil leak

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,375 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,787 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM

Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,603 miles

Engine Oil Leak

O/S Wiper Blade Starting To Split

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Slight Play To Both Rear Front Track Rod

Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine Oil Leak

O/S Wiper Blade Starting To Split

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Slight Play To Both Rear Front Track Rod

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,596 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play to both rear track rods

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,978 miles

n/s/f roll bar link noisey, play in rear track arms

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,808 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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CN03 DCZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN03 DCZ, 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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CN03 DCZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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