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SC52 CXU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,641 mi
Last recorded213,641 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CXU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 213,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 213,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded requires complete outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 201,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 208,182 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 205,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 200,292 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 200,246 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 200,230 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 188,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 188,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 172,596 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 172,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 159,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 159,119 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 146,515 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 146,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,190 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 132,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 126,142 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 116,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 106,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005

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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SC52 CXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC52 CXU, 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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What year was SC52 CXU registered?

SC52 CXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is SC52 CXU safe to buy?

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