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Y223 DVC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,450 mi
Last recorded161,450 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 DVC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 161,450 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 4 May 2019 161,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 157,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit / worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 157,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit / worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 147,789 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 147,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,606 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 137,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 116,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 109,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,793 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 104,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 98,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper splitting.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 91,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper splitting.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,741 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 76,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 67,250 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,169 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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Y223 DVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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 Y223 DVC, 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.

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Y223 DVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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