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CX53 VYN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VYN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,779 miles

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

front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,996 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,996 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,671 miles

o/s front suspension arm front and rear bushes slightly unbonded but have no excessive movement

play in o/s rear axle bush/bearing near excessive

slight oil leak around engine area

slight scratches in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front suspension arm front and rear bushes slightly unbonded but have no excessive movement

play in o/s rear axle bush/bearing near excessive

slight oil leak around engine area

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,593 miles

both front suspension arm front bushes unbonded (n/s near excessive) but both have no excessive movement

commercial tyre fitted to n/s front

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,084 miles

all 4 tyre nearing to limit

exhaust front pipe rusty and blowing slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2011 65,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyre nearing to limit

exhaust front pipe rusty and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,227 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,179 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,991 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 31 Oct 2007 40,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,927 miles

Exhaust mid and rear sections corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust mid and rear section corroded

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 VYN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 VYN, 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 VYN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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