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CX53 COJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,360 mi
Last recorded139,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 COJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise rear bearings both

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,644 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise rear bearings both

Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,429 miles

Offside Front Lower sus arm bush starting to split

slight noise rear wheels possible bearings starting to hum

slight play ns steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre shoulder wearing

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,166 miles

Unable to fully check metal brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Unable to fully check metal brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,168 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wipers just starting to split on very ends

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,203 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,319 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,504 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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CX53 COJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 COJ, 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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CX53 COJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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