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VN51 CJJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,499 mi
Last recorded36,499 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 CJJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 36,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 36,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 35,765 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 34,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front side repeater's (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 31,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 29,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,369 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 26,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,892 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak from timing belt area (poss water pump).

Offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking between tread).

Offside front brake slight binding.

Oil leak (poss oil pressure switch).

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,121 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 22,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 15,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both headlamps have a poor beam image.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,412 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,382 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 9,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,889 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,725 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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VN51 CJJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 CJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 CJJ registered?

VN51 CJJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is VN51 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 CJJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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