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CV03 UAN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,770 mi
Last recorded189,770 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 UAN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 189,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 189,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on - will fail next year

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

heavy oil leak

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 167,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011

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

brake hoses/pipes and discs showing signs of wear

some play in steering rack and front suspension joints

Pass 20 Jan 2010 147,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 128,940 miles

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

nearside rear inner tail lamp not working.

offside rear parking brake low effort.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 128,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear inner tail lamp not working.

offside rear parking brake low effort.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 115,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 115,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 108,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to p[astic covers

Fail 5 Apr 2006 94,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

imbalance of 56% on rear brakes

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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CV03 UAN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV03 UAN, 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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CV03 UAN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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