2001 Peugeot 206 1.6L Petrol · EX51 BMZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 13 February 2024 at 85,781 miles, with only advisory notes on the nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, the offside front drive shaft CV boot and the rear registration plate. Earlier tests show repeated failures due to worn suspension ball joints, tyre tread below limit, binding brakes and lamp faults, but the last two passes indicate those issues have been addressed or are now only minor, suggesting an improving maintenance trend. At 25 years old the car has accumulated 85,781 recorded miles, averaging about 3,400 miles per year, which is low for its age. Between the February 2022 pass at 75,068 miles and the February 2024 pass at 85,781 miles the odometer rose roughly 10,700 miles in two years, a slightly higher rate than the long‑term average but still modest. From the December 2019 test at 66,555 miles to the February 2021 test at 70,022 miles the increase was about 3,500 miles over fourteen months. Overall the usage pattern is light with occasional periods of a bit more driving. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, specifically the lower ball joints, anti‑roll bar linkages and track rod ends, as these components have repeatedly shown excessive wear or slight play. The drive shaft CV boot on the offside front has been noted as severely deteriorated, so its condition and the integrity of the joint should be verified. Brake performance has been flagged for binding and low hand/foot brake effort, therefore the discs, pads and calipers need a thorough check for wear, corrosion or sticking. Tyre condition is another recurring point; uneven wear, tread depth near the legal limit and exposed cords have appeared, so a visual inspection of tread depth and sidewalls is essential. Lighting faults, especially registration‑plate lamps and position lamps, have caused failures, so all exterior bulbs and lenses should be tested. Finally, the exhaust has shown cracking and blowing in earlier tests and the power steering rack exhibited slight seepage, making a look at the exhaust system and steering fluid lines worthwhile.