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PE03 CYU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,381 mi
Last recorded143,381 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 CYU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 143,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 143,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,463 miles

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

front rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs developed lip / wearing unevenly

rear centre seatbelt light damage

Fail 19 Jan 2015 120,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs developed lip / wearing unevenly

rear centre seatbelt light damage

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,056 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,477 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,476 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,563 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,539 miles

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

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

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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PE03 CYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE03 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 CYU registered?

PE03 CYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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