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CP52 CPO

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,642 mi
Last recorded207,642 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 CPO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 207,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear thurst arm slight play

Rear rear disc corroded & back plates

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch faulty

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2017 207,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear disc corroded & back plates

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch faulty

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 200,011 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 199,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 192,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 183,476 miles

Centre rear seat belt and buckle missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 183,476 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre rear seat belt and buckle missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 183,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 175,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 168,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2012 168,040 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 157,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 157,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 139,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear wheel - steel wheel fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 139,779 miles

offside rear wheel - steel wheel fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 125,629 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 125,626 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 109,354 miles

air bag warninglamp on

Fail 26 Mar 2008 109,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 91,920 miles

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

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

n/s/r handrake shoes noisy when wheel turning(not binding,no loss of performance)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r handrake shoes noisy when wheel turning(not binding,no loss of performance)

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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CP52 CPO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP52 CPO, 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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CP52 CPO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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