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GV51 LCU

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 156,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 156,039 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2023 154,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 153,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,099 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroaded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 150,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroaded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 147,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 147,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,763 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,486 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 134,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 130,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 130,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,584 miles

185 tyres fitted to rear and 175 tyres fitted to front

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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GV51 LCU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV51 LCU, 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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GV51 LCU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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