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CV53 AEJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,402 mi
Last recorded124,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 AEJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,402 miles

front brake discs in rusty condition

Fail 2 Jul 2015 124,402 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs in rusty condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,217 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2014 115,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 89,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2011 85,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs will shortly need replacement

Pass 24 May 2011 85,309 miles

front brake discs will shortly need replacement

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,644 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 22 May 2009 70,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 70,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 57,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 45,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,685 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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CV53 AEJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV53 AEJ, 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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CV53 AEJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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