2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,834 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,834 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.2%
  2. Brakes32.3%
  3. Suspension25.1%
  4. Body & chassis16.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.6%
  7. Tyres7.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 206?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2001 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,834 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Peugeot 206?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).