2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Peugeot 406 MOT pass rate and common faults

591 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 591 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.7%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Suspension21.0%
  4. Body & chassis14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Tyres7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 406?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2002 Peugeot 406 cars passed their MOT first time, across 591 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Peugeot 406?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Peugeot 406 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).