2003 Peugeot 106 · 2,367 MOT tests
2003 Peugeot 106 reliability
2003 Peugeot 106s fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 106 years (2,367 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 106s: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 70,915
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,367
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.5% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot 106
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Brakes16.6%
- Body, chassis and structure14.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.5%
- Suspension8.3%
- Tyres5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.46%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 6%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Stop lamp not working 5.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 4.44%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.14%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.35%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.82%)
Is a 2003 Peugeot 106 reliable?
2003 Peugeot 106s fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 106 years (2,367 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Peugeot 106 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.46% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (6% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Peugeot 106 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Peugeot 106 shows 70,915 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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