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DE03 YXW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 YXW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,537 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 106,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,226 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,914 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,943 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,782 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,780 miles

Nearsde rear tyre perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearsde rear tyre perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,261 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 YXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DE03 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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