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DG03 LCC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LCC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,857 miles

indicator switch worn

rear disc worn on iner face

slight play in near side rear upper tie bar bush

Pass 21 Jan 2013 143,248 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 120,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 120,555 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine manegement light on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine manegement light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,782 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake disc's becoming corroded on inner faces at edges

nearside front anti-roll bar link arm dust covers split

slight dampness around brake fluid resevoir cap

Fail 29 Apr 2009 83,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake disc's becoming corroded on inner faces at edges

nearside front anti-roll bar link arm dust covers split

slight dampness around brake fluid resevoir cap

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 65,611 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2007 48,362 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,386 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,218 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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DG03 LCC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 LCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG03 LCC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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