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CN53 VFZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VFZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 75,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,714 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre stepped, cracked and close to wear bars

offside rear tyre stepped and cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp broken (7.1.1)

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre stepped, cracked and close to wear bars

offside rear tyre stepped and cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,699 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both rear discs corroded and worn

Engine noisy on idle ??????

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not to cords

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Aug 2015 63,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Both rear discs corroded and worn

Engine noisy on idle ??????

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not to cords

Offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 8 May 2014 58,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres splitting on walls

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,614 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (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)

exhaust center section cracked

front tyres splitting on walls

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,097 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti rattle spring missing from o/s/r brake pad

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,595 miles

buckle o/s/r inner wheel rim //

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smear

o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

uneven wear o/s/r tyre inner tread blocks

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,381 miles

n/s front bodywork damaged

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front bodywork damaged

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,670 miles

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

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,681 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,170 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 VFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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