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DU05 GXV

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GXV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,165 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,516 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 83,499 miles

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,871 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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DU05 GXV is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 DU05 GXV, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU05 GXV registered?

DU05 GXV is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is DU05 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 GXV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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