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DU55 CHJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,547 mi
Last recorded116,547 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,547 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,547 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,592 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,592 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,466 miles

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

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

o/s front drop link ,o/s front strut damp,n/s o/s rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,462 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

o/s front drop link ,o/s front strut damp,n/s o/s rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,176 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,155 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,232 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,967 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,416 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,998 miles

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

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

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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DU55 CHJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DU55 CHJ, 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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DU55 CHJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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