2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,159 MOT tests in 2024. 52.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.4%
Failed or needed repairs47.6%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    56 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Body & chassis16.7%
  4. Brakes11.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Steering6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%

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 2008 Peugeot 206?

In 2024, 52.4% of 2008 Peugeot 206 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,159 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 206 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).