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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/battery tray area extensively corroded & holed but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged & holed through excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed through excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak (BORDERLINE) (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Throttle pedal very stiff to operate but not sticking
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect issue is with parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/battery tray area extensively corroded & holed but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged & holed through excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed through excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak (BORDERLINE) (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Throttle pedal very stiff to operate but not sticking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch holed under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe assembly heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch holed under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe assembly heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet has heavy corrosion to frame & around striker plate
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet has heavy corrosion to frame & around striker plate
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet heavily corroded
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet heavily corroded
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on outer edge
exhaust backbox corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r1591v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on outer edge
exhaust backbox corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side/parking light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front front fog lights not working but fitted to vehicle before 1 March 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
temporary repair noted to rear exhaust hanger
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front front fog lights not working but fitted to vehicle before 1 March 2018
Offside Front suspension strut top mount bearing seized
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
temporary repair noted to rear exhaust hanger
Offside Front top strut bearing slightly tight
all front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front top strut bearing slightly tight
all front and rear brake discs corroded
Central brake light not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen cracked outside swept area
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes all the way along (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint one end bush other end (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central brake light not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen cracked outside swept area
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes.BORDERLINE (3.6.B.2c)
Centre brake light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlight image could be better
noise area of belts
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine mounting has relative movement to engine due to missing bolts (BORDERLINE)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine mounting has relative movement to engine due to missing bolts (BORDERLINE)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
rear subframe corroded
slight play at both rear suspension top arm balljoints
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
near side rear brake pads worn low
rear subframe corroded
slight play at both rear suspension top arm balljoints
drive belt noisey
front brake discs corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
drive belt noisey
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CX03 XWH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.
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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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