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CU03 XXV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,729 mi
Last recorded146,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XXV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 146,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 130,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 123,667 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 117,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 117,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,080 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 111,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 96,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,631 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 87,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,241 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check nearside front seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,368 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 68,368 miles

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

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 XXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XXV, 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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What year was CU03 XXV registered?

CU03 XXV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 XXV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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