2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

602 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 602 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.5%
  10. Washers: not working3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.2%
  2. Lights & electrics24.1%
  3. Body & chassis18.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  6. Suspension9.3%
  7. Tyres7.0%
  8. Steering5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2003 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2003 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 602 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).