Peugeot 206

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 88,371 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

88,371

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Peugeot 206

The Peugeot 206 was MOT tested 88,371 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (1998 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 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 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 5,055 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 65%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Peugeot 206s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 81,893 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 86,464 miles.

Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 206 is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1587cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,228

Per month£186/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 2010 details

How reliable is the Peugeot 206?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Peugeot brand average-14% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Peugeot 206 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2010	72%	47	86,464 mi
2009	72%	1,195	82,031 mi
2008	70%	2,257	81,268 mi
2007	72%	5,055	76,848 mi
2006	71%	12,627	85,617 mi
2005	70%	17,158	87,900 mi
2004	70%	17,866	87,958 mi
2003	67%	12,674	88,164 mi
2002	68%	9,448	86,595 mi
2001	67%	5,748	83,137 mi
2000	65%	2,245	80,556 mi
1999	66%	1,806	79,560 mi
1998	65%	245	81,893 mi

Questions about the Peugeot 206

Is the Peugeot 206 reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (1998 to 2010), the Peugeot 206 averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 88,371 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.

Which year Peugeot 206 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Peugeot 206 has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 65%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.