2002 Peugeot 206 · 20,112 MOT tests
2002 Peugeot 206 reliability
2002 Peugeot 206s fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 206 years (20,112 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- 51.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 206s: 48.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 83,398
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,112
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.2% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Peugeot 206
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics29.5%
- Suspension18.9%
- Brakes17.4%
- Body, chassis and structure14.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Tyres7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.52%
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 7.75%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 5.29%
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 4.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.26%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.09%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.38%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.3%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.73%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 206 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Peugeot 206 reliable?
2002 Peugeot 206s fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 206 years (20,112 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Peugeot 206 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.75% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (5.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Peugeot 206 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Peugeot 206 shows 83,398 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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