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CN53 VFD

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff Lubricated and freed (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing inner wall of tyre (2.2.D.2b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff Lubricated and freed (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working replaced bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,817 miles

slight twist in o/s f brake hose

Fail 24 Nov 2014 116,536 miles

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

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank support bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracked and 7 years old

offside body sill damaged

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,018 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracks too N/S/R tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,982 miles

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

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING AND CAGE RATTLING

Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING AND CAGE RATTLING

Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,865 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,966 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 VFD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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