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LC51 DSU

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 DSU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

some sections of dash display dull

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

some sections of dash display dull

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,997 miles

body damage to nearside front wing/arch

both side repeaters starting to emit white light

corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

engine and gearbox oil leaks

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear indicator just starting to emit white light

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes in mounting clips

slight misting on both front shockers

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on tread exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking brake proportioning valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

body damage to nearside front wing/arch

both side repeaters starting to emit white light

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

engine and gearbox oil leaks

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear indicator just starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm and heavily perished

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes in mounting clips

slight misting on both front shockers

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,716 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front windscreen washer jets partially blocked and misaligned

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge of tread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread, heavily worn on outer edge and perished on outer sidewall

oil stains on engine and gearbox

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight misting on nearside front shocker

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

brake fluid level slightly low

front windscreen washer jets partially blocked and misaligned

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer edge of tread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread, heavily worn on outer edge and perished on outer sidewall

oil stains on engine and gearbox

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight misting on nearside front shocker

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,239 miles

slight oil stain on nearside front shocker

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

exhausr cat/front pipe corroded and minor leak of gases evident(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre perished slightly on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit and bald on outer edge(strong advise)

oil stains on engine

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

small cut in offside front seatbelt webbing not affecting strength or operation

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

exhausr cat/front pipe corroded and minor leak of gases evident(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre perished slightly on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit and bald on outer edge(strong advise)

oil stains on engine

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

slight oil stain on nearside front shocker

small cut in offside front seatbelt webbing not affecting strength or operation

Pass 29 Jun 2013 85,791 miles

body damage to nearside front wing/sill and door

both front and offside rear wheel trims missing

both rear indicators starting to emit white light

both side repeaters starting to emit white light

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust cat/front pipe corroded and has minor leaks of gases(strong advise)

fuel tank strap corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

slight oil stain on nearside front shocker

Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

body damage to nearside front wing/sill and door

both front and offside rear wheel trims missing

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

both rear indicators starting to emit white light

both side repeaters starting to emit white light

engine and gearbox oil stained

exhaust cat/front pipe corroded and has minor leaks of gases(strong advise)

fuel tank strap corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre 3mm and perished

offside rear valve stem heavily perished(strong advise)

slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

slight oil stain on nearside front shocker

Pass 25 May 2012 84,122 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 23 May 2012 84,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 14 May 2011 78,939 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre starting to split

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 78,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre starting to split

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,116 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leaks

slight wear on front discs

Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leaks

slight wear on front discs

Pass 11 May 2009 57,774 miles

front shocks damp

slight exhaust leaks

Fail 11 May 2009 57,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front shocks damp

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,828 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,350 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 19,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 37,101 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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LC51 DSU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LC51 DSU, 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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LC51 DSU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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