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XJ03 SOL

2017 Peugeot 208

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Peugeot 20836,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ03 SOL
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,063 miles

Nearside Front drl inop

Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,054 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe next to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower grill broken

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 27 Nov 2024 37,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 105,149 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 27,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 98,955 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking with in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,064 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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XJ03 SOL is a 2017 Peugeot 208 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2017 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 36,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Peugeot 208 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XJ03 SOL is a 2017 Peugeot 208, first registered on 27 November 2017.

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