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DE53 RHJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,338 mi
Last recorded111,338 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,338 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing very stiff

Fail 26 Oct 2015 111,336 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing very stiff

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,068 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,455 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2011 85,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,845 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slight corrosion on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight brake imballance rear brakes

water in o/s rear lamp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,688 miles

n/s/r brake binding [slight]

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,813 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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DE53 RHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 RHJ, 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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DE53 RHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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