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DU55 JGX

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,571 mi
Last recorded113,571 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 JGX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 113,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

centre and rear exhaust mountings corroded and broken

dash message unblock diesel filter

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

offside and nearside rear parking brake efforts low

parking brake just passed at 16%

Fail 20 Oct 2015 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205 45r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front badly bald on edge

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

centre and rear exhaust mountings corroded and broken

dash message unblock diesel filter

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

offside and nearside rear parking brake efforts low

parking brake just passed at 16%

Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

cut to tread area n/s/r tyre 205 45r16

message on dash unblock diesel filter

n/s/r parking brake effort low

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,438 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

cut to tread area n/s/r tyre 205 45r16

message on dash unblock diesel filter

n/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rear hanger broke

crease marks and small splits to off side rear tyre

near side rear tyre heavly cracking in outer tread area and spliting across tread area

off side park brake weak compared to near side

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rear hanger broke

crease marks and small splits to off side rear tyre

near side rear tyre heavly cracking in outer tread area and spliting across tread area

off side park brake weak compared to near side

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,613 miles

2x hi viz brake lights not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesle filter fault on dash display

near side head lamp pattern poor

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

small cuts and cracking to off side rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,540 miles

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

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

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

2x hi viz brake lights not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesle filter fault on dash display

near side front tyre starting to split across tread area

near side head lamp pattern poor

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

small cuts and cracking to off side rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2011 95,091 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,289 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,558 miles

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)

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,938 miles

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

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

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 JGX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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