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LJ51 BHL

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BHL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stop mount corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 131,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stop mount corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 130,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (front + rear) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,184 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 116,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 108,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 25 Feb 2021 102,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 10 Jan 2021 102,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 100,226 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 94,541 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 94,541 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 89,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 82,890 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 69,269 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 25 May 2011 65,602 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 65,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 58,739 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine light lit on dashboard.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,270 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 50,270 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,611 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,501 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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LJ51 BHL is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 LJ51 BHL, 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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LJ51 BHL is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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