2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,788 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,788 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Suspension26.4%
  3. Brakes20.4%
  4. Body & chassis12.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Tyres8.1%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.7%

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 2004 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2004 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,788 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Peugeot 206?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).