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DG03 XLJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,175 mi
Last recorded187,175 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 187,175 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 187,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,141 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight elictrical fault n/s rear light

Fail 19 Feb 2015 176,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight elictrical fault n/s rear light

Pass 10 Feb 2014 163,694 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

surface cuts on n/s/f outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2014 163,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel tank strap rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

surface cuts on n/s/f outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 154,035 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 154,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,964 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 142,964 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 130,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 115,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,201 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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DG03 XLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DG03 XLJ, 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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DG03 XLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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