2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

899 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.6%
  10. Washers: not working3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.3%
  2. Brakes26.6%
  3. Body & chassis20.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks18.7%
  5. Suspension11.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  7. Steering7.2%
  8. Tyres4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2001 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 899 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).