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DS03 XVH

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,919 mi
Last recorded173,919 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XVH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 173,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 164,802 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 164,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 10 Jun 2014 164,379 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 155,687 miles

Hand brake lever high needs adjusting.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 155,687 miles

Hand brake lever high needs adjusting.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 149,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 141,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 128,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 82,187 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear door will not open from the outside

Recommend auxilary belt and tensioner

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,936 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 XVH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS03 XVH, 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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What year was DS03 XVH registered?

DS03 XVH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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