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GJ51 YLC

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YLC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,943 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 66,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,879 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,651 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,268 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,622 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 244,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,535 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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GJ51 YLC is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 GJ51 YLC, 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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GJ51 YLC is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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