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DU03 UMC

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UMC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 72,711 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator (bad) oil leak from gearbox gaitiers on outer cv joint and n/s lower antiroll bar joint have both been repaired with tape

vehicle suffering from overheating problem

Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from radiator (bad) oil leak from gearbox gaitiers on outer cv joint and n/s lower antiroll bar joint have both been repaired with tape

Pass 1 May 2012 62,109 miles

vehicle overheated during test..

Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

vehicle overheated during test..

Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,904 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

centre exhaust pipe flange shows signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front dip beam headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

centre exhaust pipe flange shows signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front dip beam headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,314 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 42,136 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,560 miles

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

nearside rear sidelight dim

spare wheel requires attention soon

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,824 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 15,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,482 miles

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

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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DU03 UMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU03 UMC, 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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DU03 UMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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