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DS03 XTP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XTP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,650 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,648 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,173 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs worn corroded and lipped on inner braking surfaces

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,099 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

tank strap corroded through

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,740 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,929 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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DS03 XTP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DS03 XTP, 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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DS03 XTP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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