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DC03 GWJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,834 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2011 88,393 miles

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

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,189 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,099 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,327 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,954 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 79,949 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Req 3 wiper blades. Sump leaking. Front flexis req reruiting.

Pass 30 May 2007 64,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,481 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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DC03 GWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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