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B23 DUC

2003 Peugeot Autocruise

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot Autocruise49,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DUC
MakePeugeot
ModelAutocruise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,331 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 101,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose 2 x bolts missing from seat base (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside reversing light not working

earth wire broken (to gearbox)

Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 May 2024 98,331 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,328 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,361 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,427 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 92,376 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,236 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board mid exhaust large hole at joint (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,925 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,254 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,503 miles

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot Autocruise?

Based on 3,097 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,929
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Stop lamp not working 13
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B23 DUC is a 2003 Peugeot Autocruise in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot Autocruise models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 49,085 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 Autocruise fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 DUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Autocruise typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot Autocruise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 DUC is a 2003 Peugeot Autocruise, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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