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DV52 XZU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 106,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough mcpherson strut top mounting slightly sticky (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centrepipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe insecure at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough mcpherson strut top mounting slightly sticky (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,373 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 104,059 miles

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

hand brake near end off travel

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,637 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,567 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 75,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 71,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,776 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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DV52 XZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 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 DV52 XZU, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV52 XZU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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