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DG51 BCV

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,918 mi
Last recorded139,918 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 BCV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 139,918 miles

all brake pipes showing corrosion

front suspension top mount bearings seized

fuel tank strap showing heavy corrosion

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in the tread is app limits and showing uneven wear

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

Fail 4 Nov 2013 139,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes showing corrosion

front suspension top mount bearings seized

fuel tank strap showing heavy corrosion

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in the tread is app limits and showing uneven wear

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 120,868 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 111,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,556 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 101,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind at offside rear brake

Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 48,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 48,433 miles

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

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

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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DG51 BCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 DG51 BCV, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG51 BCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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