2001 Peugeot 106 · 3,825 MOT tests

2001 Peugeot 106 reliability

2001 Peugeot 106s fail 46.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 106 years (3,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%): 46.7%; first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 21% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21: 76,704; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 3,825; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2001 against the years either side

2000 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
2002 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 13.6% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Strong point: suspension, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).

Common problems

What fails on a 2001 Peugeot 106

Fail rate by area

Lights and electrics22%
Body, chassis and structure15%
Brakes14.7%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks13.6%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
Suspension9.4%
Steering6.2%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Service brakes uneven across an axle 6.14%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Stop lamp not working 5.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 5.46%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.23%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.94%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.68%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.

Common advisories

Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.52%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.26%)

Other years

Every Peugeot 106 year

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2001 Peugeot 106 reliable?

2001 Peugeot 106s fail 46.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 106 years (3,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2001 Peugeot 106 MOT?

Most often service brakes uneven across an axle (6.14% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.67% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (5.46% of tests).

How many miles should a 2001 Peugeot 106 have done?

At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Peugeot 106 shows 76,704 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2001 car?

A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).

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