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DE03 XUA

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,259 mi
Last recorded61,259 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XUA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 57,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized leaking (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,556 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil load sensing valve (3.6.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,556 miles

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

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil load sensing valve (3.6.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,383 miles

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

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

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

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

centre pipe leaking from join with back box

centre pipe leaking from join with down pipe

exhaust gas leaking from front pipe after cat

general comdition of exhaust system is very corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

centre pipe leaking from join with back box

centre pipe leaking from join with down pipe

exhaust gas leaking from front pipe after cat

general comdition of exhaust system is very corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 28,841 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,898 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,282 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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DE03 XUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE03 XUA, 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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DE03 XUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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