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CX53 CNV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CNV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 164,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 164,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 156,025 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,644 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 142,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 118,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,036 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,226 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,311 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,367 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,059 miles

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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CX53 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 CNV, 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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CX53 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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