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DG53 OTZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,918 mi
Last recorded122,918 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OTZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,918 miles

Damage to offside rear body.

Offside blade fouling edge os screen.

Water in offside rear lamp.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 122,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

**WATER LEAK ON COOLING SYSTEM**

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Damage to offside rear body.

Offside blade fouling edge os screen.

Water in offside rear lamp.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,167 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum.

Front brake discs wearing.

Offside rear outer pad wearing.

Slight blow on centre silencer.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake fluid level on minimum.

Front brake discs wearing.

Offside rear outer pad wearing.

Slight blow on centre silencer.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,636 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 97,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,740 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,909 miles

Condensation in N/S/F head lamp.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,710 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,710 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,925 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 OTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG53 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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