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DG03 XML

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XML
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,194 miles

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

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,298 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r outer sill going weak

o/s mirror glass damaged

both front tyres worn to legal limit

slight earth fault on n/s/r light unit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,180 miles

front coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

play in osr suspension arm

rear wiper no good

Fail 15 Feb 2014 105,180 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

gearbox oil leaks

nail in osr tyre

rear wiper no good

Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,403 miles

frt brakes worn

n/s lowewr arm bushes splitting

stonechip in screen

Fail 16 Feb 2013 92,403 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

frt brakes worn

handbrake travel high

n/s lowewr arm bushes splitting

stonechip in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,516 miles

nearside lower arm bushes cracking

offside rear axle pivot bearings worn and have slight play

offside reverse light inop

Fail 19 Feb 2012 79,280 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside lower arm bushes cracking

offside rear axle pivot bearings worn and have slight play

offside reverse light inop

wing repeators faded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,588 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,278 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,742 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 XML is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG03 XML, 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 XML is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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