2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,225 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    311 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.9%
  2. Suspension26.0%
  3. Brakes18.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  8. Steering6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.2%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2006 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,225 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Peugeot 206?

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

Is the 2006 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).