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CX52 UNV

2002 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 UNV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 163,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,572 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 157,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,592 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 152,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 139,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 132,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,644 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,995 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,995 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 109,047 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,898 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 83,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,199 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,667 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,751 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,701 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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CX52 UNV is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 CX52 UNV, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX52 UNV registered?

CX52 UNV is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CX52 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 UNV shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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