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EK03 XWC

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XWC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low tread

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 65,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S HAND BRAKE LOW

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,197 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,278 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 48,571 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,699 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 46,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,708 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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EK03 XWC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 XWC, 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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EK03 XWC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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