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DE55 VCX

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 83,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,121 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,912 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,345 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 63,345 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,543 miles

Central Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 61,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,712 miles

"imbalances" noted at front and rear brakes during RBT

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2018 54,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,126 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 43,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,559 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,962 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,597 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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DE55 VCX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE55 VCX, 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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DE55 VCX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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