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DY53 JCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,859 mi
Last recorded107,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,859 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 95,413 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,611 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on all the time

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,816 miles

Brake load sensor valve stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust leak rear

low effort parking brake

Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,114 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust leak rear

low effort parking brake

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,982 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,305 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust clamp split due to corrosion

rear silencer has internal rattle

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust system very heavily rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dents in o/s/front inner wheel rim

n/s/front tyre wearing low

slight fluffing on n/s/front seat belt

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,742 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dents in o/s/front inner wheel rim

n/s/front tyre wearing low

slight fluffing on n/s/front seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,679 miles

has a cut in the tread on offside rear

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,857 miles

front & rear flexy ferrules have slight surface corrosion

slight discolouration to rear number plate

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear flexy ferrules have slight surface corrosion

slight discolouration to rear number plate

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,550 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,344 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DY53 JCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DY53 JCU, 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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DY53 JCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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