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DE53 RHX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RHX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 92,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,986 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 88,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,425 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,421 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 81,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,431 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,853 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,879 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,701 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,062 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 RHX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RHX, 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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What year was DE53 RHX registered?

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

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