2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

565 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 565 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    31 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.8%
  2. Suspension30.4%
  3. Body & chassis15.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  6. Brakes9.7%
  7. Tyres7.4%
  8. Steering6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.2%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)25.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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 2009 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2009 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 565 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Peugeot 206?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).