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CN53 DFD

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,863 mi
Last recorded95,863 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DFD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 95,863 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate,cannot inspect door frame,Glass part opens. (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Incomplete exhaust system. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Broken off at silencer mounting point. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bearing excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bearing excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Badly lipped and worn,both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1. ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presnted on3. ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material somw pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,220 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,148 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,657 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,640 miles

accident damage to n/s/f

o/s/f cv joint noisy

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f

o/s/f cv joint noisy

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 280,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,008 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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CN53 DFD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN53 DFD, 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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CN53 DFD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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