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DC05 BCU

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc

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Valid

Expires10 Apr 2027

Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)

Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

84,580 mi

Last recorded84,580 miles

Recorded on9 Apr 2026

Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BCU

MakePeugeot

Model206

Year2005

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail

Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,580 miles

ns inner bush in poor condition

osr damper weeping

Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm both bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On/across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bearing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shock casings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 70,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bearing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear going from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shock casings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks from front, centre and rear joints. System generally corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower arms, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush worn ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks from front, centre and rear joints. System generally corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower arms, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush worn ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting split, replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,241 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust general corrosion, front mount broken

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,241 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust general corrosion, front mount broken

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,517 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyre slightly cracking.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 57,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

o/s and n/s front and o/s rear tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,324 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,060 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

passenger air bag disabled

Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,060 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED 175/64X14

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

passenger air bag disabled

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger air bag switched off

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passenger air bag switched off

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2011 23,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,492 miles

Fail 23 Oct 2008 5,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,887 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

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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DC05 BCU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 DC05 BCU, 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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DC05 BCU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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