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CU03 XBT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,566 mi
Last recorded95,566 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XBT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 95,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,693 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 91,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 90,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 90,022 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,991 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 1 Dec 2014 85,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,799 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,624 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,811 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front wishbone arm rear bush seperating

rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel tamk support strap corroded

indicator stalk worn

minor exhaust blow front joint

n/s/f brake flexi has slight cut groove in rubber

o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush seperating

rear brake load compensator valve parcially siezed and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tamk support strap corroded

indicator stalk worn

minor exhaust blow front joint

n/s/f brake flexi has slight cut groove in rubber

o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush seperating

rear brake load compensator valve parcially siezed and corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,515 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,284 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,284 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,947 miles

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

indicators dont cancel

Fail 23 Feb 2008 46,947 miles

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

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

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

indicators dont cancel

Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,667 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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CU03 XBT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU03 XBT, 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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CU03 XBT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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