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CX55 VJG

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VJG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 67,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,854 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,674 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has travel

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,159 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,388 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,226 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,206 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,844 miles

Advise to replace reservoir cap. Cap is present but not adequate in retaining brake fluid

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,431 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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CX55 VJG is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 CX55 VJG, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX55 VJG registered?

CX55 VJG is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for CX55 VJG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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