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CX51 YBJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,277 mi
Last recorded223,277 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YBJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 223,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 222,998 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 222,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 222,703 miles

eng oil leak rear exhaust silencer rear brake pads

Pass 14 Nov 2022 222,058 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 222,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And Loose In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 220,809 miles

Body corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tank straps corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 220,805 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 219,873 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat Torn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 219,871 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat Torn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 218,754 miles

Engine Cooling Fan Inop Vehicle Over Heats After Prolonged Idle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 218,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch Jagged Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine Cooling Fan Inop Vehicle Over Heats After Prolonged Idle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 217,470 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat Torn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 217,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drivers seat Torn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 212,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 211,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 211,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 208,436 miles

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

boot full

Fail 3 Nov 2015 208,436 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

boot full

Pass 7 Nov 2014 194,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 194,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 181,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 168,577 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 168,577 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,683 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 90,085 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 79,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CX51 YBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 CX51 YBJ, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX51 YBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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