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FX55 XPG

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,061 mi
Last recorded156,061 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XPG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 156,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low not done (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 May 2016 153,232 miles

EML Illuminated

Exhaust system heavily corroded at various points

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2016 153,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

EML Illuminated

Exhaust system heavily corroded at various points

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2016 153,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,604 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but able to read

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 27 Feb 2014 134,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged but able to read

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount brokern but exhaust surcure

Fail 16 Feb 2013 117,103 miles

Nearside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount brokern but exhaust surcure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,063 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy weeping

high brake imbalance on rear axle

rear brake pads low and discs corroding

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,063 miles

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

front exhaust flexy weeping

high brake imbalance on rear axle

rear brake pads low and discs corroding

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,746 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,345 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)

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

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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FX55 XPG is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 FX55 XPG, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX55 XPG is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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