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DG53 LJX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,948 mi
Last recorded154,948 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LJX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 154,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres slighty pershied

Fail 24 Sep 2013 154,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres slighty pershied

Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,602 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 17 Sep 2012 146,380 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 134,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 115,771 miles

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

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

discs worn - close to minimum thickness

engine undertray fitted

play in both rack arms

Fail 2 Sep 2009 115,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

discs worn - close to minimum thickness

engine undertray fitted

play in both rack arms

Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

front discs worn - close to minimum thickness

possible puncture in r/o/s tyre

slight movement in both rack arms

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,746 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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DG53 LJX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG53 LJX, 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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DG53 LJX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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