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DTJ 20

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 20
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dtj20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,712 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,893 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 104,760 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,090 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,272 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,856 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,620 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 91,620 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,914 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,913 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,749 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,153 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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DTJ 20 is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTJ 20, 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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DTJ 20 is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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