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DU03 XHP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,979 mi
Last recorded55,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XHP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 55,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.55 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,774 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension components, rust corrosion

Fuel tank strap, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section with KAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension components, rust corrosion

Fuel tank strap, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,640 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 41,524 miles

Emissions not tested Petrol (7.3.A.1)

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

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,920 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion all 4 brake discs

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,920 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion all 4 brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,688 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,688 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,110 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 29,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,868 miles

front brake discs outer surfaces worn (lipped), and inner surfaces corroded on outer edges

n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner surface

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 22,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs outer surfaces worn (lipped), and inner surfaces corroded on outer edges

n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner surface

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 19,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,521 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2008 13,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished in the tread

Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,159 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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DU03 XHP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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