2000 Peugeot 206 · 5,116 MOT tests
2000 Peugeot 206 reliability
2000 Peugeot 206s fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 206 years (5,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- 52.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 75,133
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,116
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 20.6% of tests fail here (214% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Peugeot 206
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks20.6%
- Suspension17.7%
- Brakes17.4%
- Body, chassis and structure15.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.1%
- Tyres7.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 8.54%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Position lamp not working 7.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.37%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 6.04%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Exhaust has major gas leak 5.67%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.12%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (11.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.16%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 206 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Peugeot 206 reliable?
2000 Peugeot 206s fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 206 years (5,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (8.54% of tests), position lamp not working (7.15% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Peugeot 206 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Peugeot 206 shows 75,133 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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