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CU53 DXE

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DXE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,963 miles

O/S REAR SUSPENSION, RUST STAIN AROUND AXLE TUBE BEARING

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,318 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light staying on (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,555 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 71,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,744 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE FACE

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 65,744 miles

Braking system leaking o/s rear hub / drum area (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE FACE

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,028 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,857 miles

air bag light on

slight play in o/s/f link-rod

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,491 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,302 miles

both front brake discs badly worn especially n/s inside surface..

Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,401 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,028 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,027 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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CU53 DXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU53 DXE, 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 CU53 DXE registered?

CU53 DXE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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