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CX03 VAF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,483 mi
Last recorded281,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 VAF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 281,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside hand brake cable poor condition.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 281,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside hand brake cable poor condition.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 270,638 miles

Brake lights faulty

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 270,638 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake lights faulty

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 259,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 250,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 241,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 241,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 232,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 223,250 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 223,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 211,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 202,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 193,833 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Slight blow on down pipe flex.

Slight earth fault on nearside rear lights.

Small tear on nearside wiper blade.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 193,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear silencer corroding.

Slight blow on down pipe flex.

Slight earth fault on nearside rear lights.

Small tear on nearside wiper blade.

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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CX03 VAF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX03 VAF, 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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CX03 VAF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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