PEUGEOT 206 MOT pass rate
60.3% of 66,248 PEUGEOT 206 MOT tests pass.
The 206 passes 60.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT 206 passes 60.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 69.7% at 10–15 years to 60.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 69.7% | 376 | 77,342 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.2% | 65,851 | 85,183 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 206
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 206 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 52.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 42.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 19.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 8.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 308 — 71.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 206?
- 60.3% of PEUGEOT 206 MOT tests pass, based on 66,248 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 206?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 206 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 206's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.