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CP03 EFJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 EFJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 54,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 54,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,193 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 47,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,871 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 39,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,649 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 38,649 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 36,128 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 16 May 2017 36,128 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,045 miles

airbag light off at time of retest

Fail 27 May 2015 29,045 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 25,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,930 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,928 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 19,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,975 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,298 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,170 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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CP03 EFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CP03 EFJ, 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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CP03 EFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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