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DN03 BTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 117,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,208 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,994 miles

Ajusted lights

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 102,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Ajusted lights

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,465 miles

engine management light on

indicator switch worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front 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)

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

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

engine management light on

indicator switch worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 58,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,597 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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DN03 BTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN03 BTU, 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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DN03 BTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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