2003 Peugeot 406 2.2L Petrol · EN03 RNZ
2003 Peugeot 406 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 154,932 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RNZ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 154,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Peugeot 406 (EN03 RNZ) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EN03 RNZ Mileage History
- 16/02/200636,006 mi
- 28/02/200739,887 mi+3,881 mi
- 27/02/200846,096 mi+6,209 mi
- 27/02/200846,096 mi
- 20/02/200950,868 mi+4,772 mi
- 17/02/201055,452 mi+4,584 mi
- 09/02/201161,188 mi+5,736 mi
- 17/02/201265,962 mi+4,774 mi
- 06/02/201369,380 mi+3,418 mi
- 22/01/201471,640 mi+2,260 mi
- 19/01/201576,437 mi+4,797 mi
- 06/01/201680,070 mi+3,633 mi
- 18/01/201756,943 mi-23,127 mi
- 18/01/201893,636 mi+36,693 mi
- 18/01/201893,636 mi
- 11/12/2018101,226 mi+7,590 mi
- 13/12/2019111,176 mi+9,950 mi
- 13/12/2019111,176 mi
- 09/12/2020117,820 mi+6,644 mi
- 05/01/2021118,125 mi+305 mi
- 04/01/2022125,056 mi+6,931 mi
- 06/01/2022125,057 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2023132,419 mi+7,362 mi
- 08/03/2024139,678 mi+7,259 mi
- 13/03/2024139,740 mi+62 mi
- 06/03/2025146,860 mi+7,120 mi
- 06/07/2026154,882 mi+8,022 mi
- 09/07/2026154,932 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 5,832 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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