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CX53 VDM

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,126 mi
Last recorded62,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VDM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,061 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,634 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre wearing

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,246 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine very oily, suspect head gasket

nearside rear tyre badly perished, 175/65r14

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2013 44,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine very oily, suspect head gasket

nearside front brake disc badly scored, pads worn to metal

nearside rear tyre badly perished, 175/65r14

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,258 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,162 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,162 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 25,269 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,951 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 13,951 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,029 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 VDM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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