Peugeot 106

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 12,209 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

12,209

Highest Pass Rate

1994 (80%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 106

The Peugeot 106 was MOT tested 12,209 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1992 to 2003), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 538 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Peugeot 106 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 82,913 miles, while the newest (2003) averages 74,884 miles.

Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 106 is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1360cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2003 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 106?

vs average of all models-12% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-13% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Peugeot 106 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2003	71%	1,124	74,884 mi
2002	69%	1,919	76,678 mi
2001	69%	1,745	81,684 mi
2000	68%	993	79,481 mi
1999	69%	710	74,837 mi
1998	73%	1,946	83,742 mi
1997	70%	1,589	81,160 mi
1996	67%	724	86,710 mi
1995	70%	494	91,317 mi
1994	80%	538	87,281 mi
1993	64%	238	85,664 mi
1992	74%	189	82,913 mi

Questions about the Peugeot 106

Is the Peugeot 106 reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1992 to 2003), the Peugeot 106 averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 12,209 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1994 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.

Which year Peugeot 106 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 Peugeot 106 has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 64%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.