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DG55 WDU

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,140 mi
Last recorded129,140 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WDU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,140 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod is slightly bent

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 20 Oct 2024 129,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod is slightly bent

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,815 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,580 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,713 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,835 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,392 miles

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

n/s door and n/s sill damaged

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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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DG55 WDU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 DG55 WDU, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG55 WDU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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