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DU55 GLJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,762 mi
Last recorded202,762 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 202,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 202,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 202,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 197,837 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 197,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 193,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 193,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 188,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 184,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 181,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 168,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 134,281 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 122,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,389 miles

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,878 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 82,878 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,110 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,718 miles

Offside front fog light damaged

Windscreen has a build up of minor scratches but doesn't restrict the drivers view

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,167 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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DU55 GLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DU55 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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