2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Peugeot Partner MOT pass rate and common faults

2,022 MOT tests in 2024. 52.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.7%
Failed or needed repairs47.3%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  9. Horn: not working2.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    80 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Suspension25.0%
  3. Brakes20.9%
  4. Body & chassis15.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Steering7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

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: stop 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 2006 Peugeot Partner?

In 2024, 52.7% of 2006 Peugeot Partner cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,022 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Peugeot Partner reliable at MOT time?

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