2005 Peugeot 206 2.0L Petrol · FV55 GVO
2005 Peugeot 206 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 98,837 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1997cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Mileage History
- 01/10/202195,270 mi
- 13/07/202398,837 mi+3,567 mi
Average of roughly 2,004 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2005 Peugeot 206 (FV55 GVO), we found 2 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to July 2023.
Across its entire MOT history, this Peugeot has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Column Failure(Serious)
The EPAS column is a well-known failure point on the 206. It can fail completely or intermittently, causing heavy or unpredictable steering. This is dangerous at low speeds and a common complaint.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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