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MT03 CSV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 CSV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,744 miles

Offside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,744 miles

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

Offside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009
Fail 2 Sep 2009

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,070 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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MT03 CSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT03 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT03 CSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MT03 CSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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