Peugeot 206
From 69,030 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 206s fare better: 2009 models pass at 64% vs 58.8% for 1999.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 5,783 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,783 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3,111 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,861 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 2,651 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,608 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,280 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,135 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,673 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,529 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1,472 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.8% of failures are serious: 33.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £95.
Peugeot 206 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 12,681 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 4 newly registered, a net loss of 12,677. At this rate, roughly 5.3 years until none remain. Now at 11.1% of its peak (608,698 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 30,798 | 36,914 | +0 | -2,150 | -2,150 |
| 2025 Q2 | 32,928 | 36,934 | +1 | -2,354 | -2,353 |
| 2025 Q1 | 35,138 | 37,077 | +2 | -3,706 | -3,704 |
| 2024 Q4 | 37,740 | 38,179 | +1 | -4,471 | -4,470 |
| 2024 Q3 | 40,598 | 39,791 | +2 | -3,543 | -3,541 |
| 2024 Q2 | 43,468 | 40,462 | +1 | -2,901 | -2,900 |
| 2024 Q1 | 46,231 | 40,599 | +0 | -3,279 | -3,279 |
| 2023 Q4 | 49,578 | 40,531 | +1 | -2,921 | -2,920 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Look | Petrol | 2,817 | 13% |
| 206 S | Diesel | 2,410 | 11% |
| 206 Lx | Diesel | 2,388 | 11% |
| 206 Verve | Diesel | 1,567 | 7% |
| 206 Sport | Petrol | 1,254 | 6% |
| 206 Allure | Petrol | 1,201 | 6% |
| 206 Cc | Diesel | 1,175 | 5% |
| 206 Lx Auto | Petrol | 914 | 4% |
| 206 Allure Cc | Petrol | 834 | 4% |
| 206 Glx | Diesel | 810 | 4% |
| 206 Lx Hdi | Diesel | 800 | 4% |
| 206 Sw S | Petrol | 768 | 4% |
| 206 Look Hdi | Diesel | 767 | 4% |
| 206 Se | Diesel | 676 | 3% |
| 206 Zest | Petrol | 599 | 3% |
| 206 Zest 3 | Petrol | 593 | 3% |
| 206 Fever | Petrol | 586 | 3% |
| 206 | Diesel | 566 | 3% |
| 206 S Semi-Auto | Diesel | 537 | 2% |
| 206 Verve Hdi | Diesel | 438 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 64% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 63.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
8 earlier years
| 2005 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 61.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 61.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 61.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2000 | 59.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 1999 | 58.8% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1998 | 60.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all 206s tested had between 58,026 and 111,287 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 83,192 median miles, the 206 has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Peugeot models
| Peugeot 208 | 75.2% |
| Peugeot Partner | 69.9% |
| Peugeot 3008 | 76.5% |
| Peugeot 308 | 71.6% |
| Peugeot 207 | 63.1% |
Common questions
What is the Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate?
The Peugeot 206 has a 62.9% MOT pass rate based on 69,030 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Peugeot 206?
The most common MOT failure on the Peugeot 206 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 5,783 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Peugeot 206s are on UK roads?
There are 30,798 Peugeot 206s currently licensed on UK roads, with 36,914 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Peugeot 206 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Peugeot 206 is 83,192 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 58,026 and 111,287 miles.
Buying a used 206?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £95 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.