2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,536 MOT tests in 2024. 48.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.7%
Failed or needed repairs51.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.5%
  2. Brakes27.6%
  3. Suspension25.0%
  4. Body & chassis17.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.9%

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 2002 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 48.7% of 2002 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,536 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot 206?

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

Is the 2002 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).