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DU03 XHY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XHY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,833 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,833 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

engine juddering on idle

middle and rear sections exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

engine juddering on idle

middle and rear sections exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre appears under inflated

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre appears under inflated

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,046 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 29,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,128 miles

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

handbrake travel high

indicator switch losse

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,872 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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 XHY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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