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DK03 XLD

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XLD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 133,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,858 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both x2 (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired lever broken (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both x2 (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,274 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 109,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,348 miles

fuel tank strap rusted

underside and engine bay has some rust

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel tank strap rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,272 miles

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

no blade on rear wiper

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,272 miles

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

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

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

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,180 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 59,331 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,637 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 34,637 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DK03 XLD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DK03 XLD, 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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DK03 XLD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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