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DY53 WZC

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WZC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 91,076 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,529 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 86,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle HANDLE MISSING/ DOOR CANNOT BE READILY OPEND (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WORN /CREAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,375 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH ON DIP (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WORN /CREAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 58,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,981 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,613 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 49,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,131 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2012 39,130 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2012 39,130 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,148 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 37,148 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,033 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in offside front track control arm inner joint

Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,795 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 8,795 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY53 WZC, 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 DY53 WZC registered?

DY53 WZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 WZC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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