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CU53 CWC

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,815 mi
Last recorded199,815 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CWC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 199,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 199,671 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 168,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

slight damage to front number plate

surface corroion on rear suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2013 168,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake cable slightly corroded

slight damage to front number plate

surface corroion on rear suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2012 155,539 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 155,517 miles

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

possible headlamp switching fault, headlamps remained illuminated with all switches off once during the test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 144,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm suspension ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight cracks on front number plate

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 7 Jul 2011 144,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower arm suspension ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight cracks on front number plate

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,637 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Jul 2009 102,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 85,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,713 miles

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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CU53 CWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU53 CWC, 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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CU53 CWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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