Peugeot 406
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 6,613 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
6,613
Best Year
1996 (77%)
Years Covered
9
About the Peugeot 406
The Peugeot 406 has been tested 6,613 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1996 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 140 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 68%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older PEUGEOT 406s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 123,050 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 142,734 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 406 is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 406 by Year
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