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CX03 XAU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 XAU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 88,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,935 miles

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 emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2013 65,788 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise on o/s front driveshaft

Fail 14 May 2013 65,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise on o/s front driveshaft

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,254 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,880 miles

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

noisy ancillery belt tensioner

rear wiper blade split badly

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,859 miles

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

noisy ancillery belt tensioner

rear wiper blade split badly

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,072 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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CX03 XAU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 CX03 XAU, 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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CX03 XAU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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