2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,202 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,202 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.6%
  2. Brakes30.1%
  3. Suspension25.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.5%
  5. Body & chassis14.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.8%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 206?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2003 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,202 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Peugeot 206?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).