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FX55 XPU

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XPU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 105,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing/suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,910 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,901 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow on exhaust which would effect emission readout (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,336 miles

all metal brake pipes greased at this time

general corrosion under rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety n/s/r wheel brake fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes greased at this time

general corrosion under rear of vehicle

heavy cracking o/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark yellow wear seen on ATL shaker plates or when bar applied (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cannot see brake pads for inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,396 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger corroded through center hanger nearly corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cannot see brake pads for inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,561 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,208 miles

Slight age cracking on N/S rear tyre side wall.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 38,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,226 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

minor oil leak

noise from aux belt area

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,235 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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FX55 XPU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FX55 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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