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CU53 DXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,324 mi
Last recorded61,324 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 61,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 61,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,356 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

vehichle heavily waxoiled underneath

Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported wires at rear of bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (white light) (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough clunking as turning (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers on screen (8.3.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

vehichle heavily waxoiled underneath

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 50,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,102 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has edge wear

Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre has edge wear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,845 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front wiper blades worn.

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,234 miles

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,039 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,039 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,503 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 DXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DXJ, 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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CU53 DXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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