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C5 VKY

2000 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 406114,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VKY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 108,853 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 108,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,842 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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C5 VKY is a 2000 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 VKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 VKY registered?

C5 VKY is a 2000 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is C5 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 VKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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