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CU53 GXB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 93,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 93,025 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 86,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 77,457 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,646 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 60,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower support bar corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower support bar corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,457 miles

Central exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 31 May 2018 43,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 43,566 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 41,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner & outer walls & has 2mm tread

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 41,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner & outer walls & has 2mm tread

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

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,604 miles

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,825 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear fog lamp slightly obstructed but still visible

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,869 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,262 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 11,262 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 GXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

CU53 GXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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