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DG51 BCX

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

41,851 mi
Last recorded41,851 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 BCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 41,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking and cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking and cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,270 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2020 28,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2019 26,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,734 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 24,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint attachment inside the hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 5,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

noise when aircon is switched on.do not use untill rectified

Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 3,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front suspension arm bush starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 1,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front suspension arm bush starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,164 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,523 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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DG51 BCX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DG51 BCX, 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 BCX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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