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DN52 XLE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XLE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 97,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner part of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner part of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only just passes, attention recommended,

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,844 miles

o/s/f check strap worn

Front coil springs well corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear underside support bars rotten

Reverse light not working

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Wipers poor

Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front coil springs well corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear underside support bars rotten

Reverse light not working

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Wipers poor

o/s/f check strap worn

Fail 16 Jun 2018 88,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,051 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,081 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,508 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)

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust small blow causing poor emissions

Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,201 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust small blow causing poor emissions

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,669 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag light on this will fail next year

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,196 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,230 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,661 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN52 XLE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DN52 XLE, 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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DN52 XLE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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