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DG53 YRD

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,867 mi
Last recorded94,867 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YRD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,867 miles

nearside door && door sill damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door && door sill damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

oil dipstick broken and incomplete

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,069 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,180 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,171 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,014 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced

rear service brake effort relatively poor

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,761 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,216 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 YRD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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