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CV53 BVJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,350 mi
Last recorded168,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 BVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 168,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 162,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 156,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 156,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 150,725 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

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

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

Slight play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 150,725 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Slight play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Sump is corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 137,524 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,785 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 121,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,034 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,180 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED-

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

WHEEL COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,213 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 BVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV53 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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