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DC03 FZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,880 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubber mounts split (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,305 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber mount snapped, exhaust secure.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber mount snapped, exhaust secure.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,865 miles

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

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

nearside front seat belt buckle missing

offside front tyre inner shoulder damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,645 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

nearside front seat belt buckle missing

offside front tyre inner shoulder damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2012 54,112 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged, secured by tape

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,112 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged, secured by tape

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,338 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 26 Feb 2011 43,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

near side front seat belt buckle casing missing

near side numberplate lense missing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,278 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,265 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 6 Nov 2008 34,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,025 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,841 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken

offside front tyre some cuts in sidewall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,729 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken

offside front tyre some cuts in sidewall

rear wiper blade split

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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DC03 FZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DC03 FZU, 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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DC03 FZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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