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DG53 YCV

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YCV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,313 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 134,313 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main 1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,342 miles

Brake Pipes Have Been Greased

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake Pipes Have Been Greased

Pass 25 Jul 2015 127,462 miles

F/o/s coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight brake judder from front brakes

brake fluid level just above the min

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

three brake pipes connecting to booste valve slightly corroded (chalked)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 127,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

F/o/s coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight brake judder from front brakes

brake fluid level just above the min

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

split all the way around inner tread on f/n/s tyre no cords exposed

three brake pipes connecting to booste valve slightly corroded (chalked)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,126 miles

R/N/S tyre tread getting close to legal limit - 2.1mm 175/65/14

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

r/o/s tyre slightly perished 175/65/14

Fail 10 Jul 2014 122,076 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

R/N/S tyre tread getting close to legal limit - 2.1mm 175/65/14

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

r/o/s tyre slightly perished 175/65/14

Pass 9 Aug 2013 116,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 111,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 104,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,098 miles

Towbar Removed at The Time Of Test

n/s washer jet is weak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,098 miles

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

Towbar Removed at The Time Of Test

n/s washer jet is weak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,215 miles

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 30 Aug 2008 81,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,353 miles

rear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow ball

Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,670 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow ball

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 YCV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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