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DN53 CTZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,773 mi
Last recorded98,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 CTZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing borderline pass - strongly advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight bearing noise from n/s/f - possibly driveshaft bearings in gearbox

slight gearbox oil leak - possibly driveshaft oil seal/s

Fail 22 Feb 2016 98,770 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing borderline pass - strongly advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight bearing noise from n/s/f - possibly driveshaft bearings in gearbox

slight gearbox oil leak - possibly driveshaft oil seal/s

Fail 5 Jan 2016 98,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn

inbalance in rear brakes

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,132 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,399 miles

both front brake dics in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake dics in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,133 miles

cooling fan touching radiator

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,746 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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DN53 CTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DN53 CTZ, 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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DN53 CTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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