2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,549 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,549 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    131 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.0%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Body & chassis14.8%
  4. Brakes14.0%
  5. Tyres8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2007 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,549 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Peugeot 206?

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

Is the 2007 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).