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CP53 FRN

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,438 mi
Last recorded186,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FRN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 186,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid leaking brake fliud (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2016 183,366 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 183,365 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 182,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK SHOWS OIL ON MAXIMUM BUT DASHBOARD SAYS JUST ABOVE MINIMUM .

Nearside Front Nail in tyre OUTER SHOULDER - 175/65TR14 - CAN'T BE REPAIRED ()

SERVICE SPANNER ON ?

Pass 14 Dec 2015 180,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in inner steering joint

Fail 7 Dec 2015 180,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in inner steering joint

Pass 12 Dec 2014 169,007 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 168,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 158,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 158,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 148,522 miles

Fuel tank support strap badly corroded

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 148,522 miles

Fuel tank support strap badly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 136,939 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Offside front wishbone rear bush pulling through.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 136,939 miles

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

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

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

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Offside front wishbone rear bush pulling through.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,893 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,996 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,410 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield rattling/noisey.

Front brake pads low.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 59,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust heat shield rattling/noisey.

Front brake pads low.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,079 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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CP53 FRN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP53 FRN, 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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CP53 FRN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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