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DX51 HCJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 HCJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,895 miles

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

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

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

wipers need changing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers need changing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

headlamo aim slight low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,842 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,456 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 74,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

aux belt not fitted correctly

e,m.i on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f driveshaft noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

aux belt not fitted correctly

e.m.l on

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f driveshaft noisey

wet test

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,085 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 68,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

collision damage to nearside sill

engine management lamp illuminated

coolant resevoir to radiator pipe unsecure and fouling auxillary belt - CORRECTED

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both drive shafts click.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,454 miles

both headlamp adjusters n ot working

tight spot in nearside driveshaft when rotated with weight off suspension

Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both headlamp adjusters n ot working

tight spot in nearside driveshaft when rotated with weight off suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 50,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DX51 HCJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DX51 HCJ, 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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DX51 HCJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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