2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Peugeot 207 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,334 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect10.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    342 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics51.4%
  2. Suspension29.2%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Body & chassis13.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.0%
  6. Tyres9.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2006 Peugeot 207?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2006 Peugeot 207 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,334 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Peugeot 207?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Peugeot 207 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).