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FN51 DCV

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,941 mi
Last recorded148,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DCV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 148,941 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

cooling fan not working

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 5 Jul 2017 148,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

cooling fan not working

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,035 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine light on dash

oil leak

slight exhaust blow on front joint

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,406 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing low on edges and perishing

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 2 Jul 2015 113,379 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Expired tax disc on display

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished

Front tyre shoulders worn low

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fuel tank strap broken but not effecting the security of the tank

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusted

Rear tyres aged, perished and worn to the legal limits

Slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,746 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,691 miles

near side rear brake req att shortly

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,390 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,871 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 39,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FN51 DCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 FN51 DCV, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 DCV is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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