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DV51 XRC

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,209 mi
Last recorded148,209 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XRC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

n/s sill slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2018 148,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)

n/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,790 miles

Oil leak ()

Water leak stain all over engine and baulkhead

Fail 20 Dec 2016 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, due to the location of the seat and it's seatbelt attacments (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Water leak stain all over engine and baulkhead

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 113,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,229 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 103,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

cooling fan not woring

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,229 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,844 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,951 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 57,076 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 57,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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DV51 XRC is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 DV51 XRC, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV51 XRC is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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