Peugeot 106 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Peugeot 106 car check
Is the Peugeot 106 reliable? We analysed 2,880,076 real MOT tests across 319,421 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 106 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 106.
Peugeot 106 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 106. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 106 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Peugeot 106 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Peugeot 106 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot 106 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot 106 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 106 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 106 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Peugeot 106 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51 | 76.5% | 48,296 | 65,230 | 75,134 |
| 2009 | 53 | 71.7% | 16,708 | 55,453 | 84,878 |
| 2006 | 91 | 76.9% | 24,814 | 44,503 | 69,796 |
| 2005 | 120 | 70.8% | 39,170 | 56,135 | 79,287 |
| 2004 | 231 | 71.0% | 44,258 | 61,388 | 80,132 |
| 2003 | 102,513 | 70.4% | 33,785 | 54,016 | 76,873 |
| 2002 | 253,903 | 69.0% | 38,070 | 57,976 | 80,565 |
| 2001 | 341,486 | 68.1% | 44,651 | 64,263 | 86,425 |
| 2000 | 284,298 | 66.8% | 48,050 | 66,731 | 87,816 |
| 1999 | 227,300 | 64.2% | 53,296 | 71,239 | 91,193 |
| 1998 | 443,792 | 65.6% | 57,003 | 76,490 | 97,966 |
| 1997 | 405,366 | 65.6% | 59,622 | 79,690 | 101,407 |
| 1996 | 281,110 | 62.9% | 67,040 | 86,922 | 108,256 |
| 1995 | 213,269 | 61.2% | 69,860 | 89,509 | 110,317 |
| 1994 | 168,898 | 61.6% | 71,662 | 91,953 | 112,403 |
| 1993 | 106,440 | 62.0% | 71,098 | 91,150 | 111,718 |
| 1992 | 45,934 | 62.9% | 66,353 | 87,103 | 107,976 |
| 1991 | 4,502 | 62.7% | 64,542 | 86,057 | 105,824 |
| 1971 | 216 | 63.9% | 82,000 | 100,676 | 126,760 |
How Long Does a Peugeot 106 Last?
Based on 319,421 Peugeot 106 vehicles on UK roads.
Peugeot 106 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 106 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Peugeot 106
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.9% MOT pass rate from 91 tests
61.2% MOT pass rate from 213,269 tests
The best year to buy a used Peugeot 106 is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.9% across 91 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Peugeot 106 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 106 THIS CAR | 65.4% | 2,880,076 | 75,654 mi | 34 yrs |
| Peugeot 206 | 67.7% | 9,831,622 | 65,066 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 307 | 67.5% | 5,095,133 | 73,548 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 207 | 70.9% | 4,554,199 | 59,259 mi | 20 yrs |
| Volkswagen Caddy | 74.8% | 2,354,923 | 92,621 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 106 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 106Should you buy a used Peugeot 106?
The Peugeot 106 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.4% across 2,880,076 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Peugeot 106 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (155,158 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (125,228), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (107,213). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Peugeot 106 owner drives around 5,027 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Peugeot 106 models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.