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DX52 XPL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,348 mi
Last recorded150,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 XPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 143,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiper blade split at end

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper blade split at end

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,114 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 132,114 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 130,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,801 miles

nearside front seat slightly insecure bordline

slight blue smoke from start up

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,251 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,644 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brakes out of balance

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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DX52 XPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX52 XPL, 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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What year was DX52 XPL registered?

DX52 XPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DX52 XPL safe to buy?

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