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CX53 PVE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,673 mi
Last recorded149,673 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PVE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 149,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 149,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 142,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,421 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 142,302 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 128,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 127,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 127,959 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,916 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 111,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight cracks to tread on rear tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,042 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,832 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 PVE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX53 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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