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CX53 VDO

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VDO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrison

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,647 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrison

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 98,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 97,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,039 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,117 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 62,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 36,302 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,789 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 29,789 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 22 Apr 2008 22,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,465 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 VDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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