At a Glance
The Peugeot 206 has 29 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 206 (1998-2012) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 6.9M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Peugeot 206 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Peugeot 206 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Peugeot 206 MOT Failures
Every reason Peugeot 206 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 12.40% |
| 2 | Exhaust system fault | 7.61% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.20% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.70% |
| 5 | Front lamp not working | 5.89% |
| 6 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 5.20% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.88% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.41% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 4.03% |
| 10 | Tyre condition | 4.00% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.86% |
| 12 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.96% |
| 13 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.51% |
| 14 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.94% |
| 15 | Rear lamp not working | 1.90% |
| 16 | Driveshaft fault | 1.87% |
| 17 | Track rod end worn | 1.52% |
| 18 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.46% |
| 19 | Fog lamp not working | 1.40% |
| 20 | Position lamp not working | 1.15% |
| 21 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.03% |
| 22 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.93% |
| 23 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.92% |
| 24 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.81% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.79% |
| 26 | Airbag warning light on | 0.74% |
| 27 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.72% |
| 28 | Horn not working | 0.70% |
| 29 | ABS fault | 0.62% |
| 30 | Rear suspension fault | 0.58% |
| 31 | Headlamp fault | 0.56% |
| 32 | Indicator fault | 0.55% |
| 33 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.48% |
| 34 | Front suspension fault | 0.44% |
| 35 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.43% |
| 36 | Seat belt condition | 0.38% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.38% |
| 38 | Steering rack fault | 0.37% |
| 39 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.35% |
| 40 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.35% |
| 41 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.33% |
| 42 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.31% |
| 43 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.27% |
| 44 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.26% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.22% |
| 46 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.20% |
| 47 | Steering operation fault | 0.17% |
| 48 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.16% |
| 49 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.16% |
| 50 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.14% |
| 51 | Brake fluid leak | 0.14% |
| 52 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.13% |
| 53 | Chassis condition | 0.12% |
| 54 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.12% |
| 55 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.12% |
| 56 | Brake pedal fault | 0.12% |
| 57 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.11% |
| 58 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 59 | Spare wheel fault | 0.08% |
| 60 | Steering arm worn | 0.08% |
| 61 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 62 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.07% |
| 63 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 64 | Driver airbag fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Brake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 66 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.06% |
| 67 | Steering free play excessive | 0.05% |
| 68 | Electrical switch fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.04% |
| 70 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.04% |
| 71 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 72 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 73 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.04% |
| 74 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Brake caliper fault | 0.03% |
| 76 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.03% |
| 77 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 78 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 79 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 81 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 82 | Suspension unit fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 85 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 88 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 89 | Stub axle worn | 0.02% |
| 90 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 91 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 93 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 94 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.02% |
| 97 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 100 | Steering lock fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 103 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 104 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 107 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 111 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 112 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 114 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 116 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 117 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 118 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 119 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 120 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 123 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 124 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 127 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 145 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 148 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 149 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 151 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 159 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 160 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 161 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 166 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 167 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 170 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 175 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 180 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 181 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 183 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 184 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 185 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 186 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 190 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 193 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 195 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 196 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 196 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Peugeot 206 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Peugeot 206, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Peugeot 206 problems?
Based on analysis of 6.9M Peugeot 206 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 29 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake hydraulic component worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Peugeot 206 generation has the most problems?
The Peugeot 206 206 (1998-2012) (1998–2012) has the highest number of identified common problems (35). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Peugeot 206?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Peugeot 206 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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