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CU53 VRW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VRW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,799 miles

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

Nearside tyre cut

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,793 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside tyre cut

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,926 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s head light mounts damaged-slight movement

rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s head light mounts damaged-slight movement

rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,118 miles

Exhaust poorly supported at centre section area.

Front brake discs coroded and in poor condition.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear tyres perished.

O/S/F Tyre ON Legal limit.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,118 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust poorly supported at centre section area.

Front brake discs coroded and in poor condition.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear tyres perished.

O/S/F Tyre ON Legal limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,028 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,655 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 VRW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 CU53 VRW, 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 VRW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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