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DY03 BXW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,413 mi
Last recorded125,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BXW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken after flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole prior to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,965 miles

Nearside rack end play

Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rack end play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,799 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,723 miles

Nearside Rear split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,723 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear split and perished but no ply or cords showing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and fronts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and fronts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbed and kurb damage (4.1.E.1)

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

radiator warning flashing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,485 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

N/S/F chassis corroded but solid

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,512 miles

Advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,221 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,590 miles

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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DY03 BXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY03 BXW, 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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DY03 BXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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