Peugeot 206 LX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot 206 LX reliable? We analysed 1,474 real MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 206 LX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include centre stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released, stop lamp not working and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 206 LX.
Peugeot 206 LX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 206 LX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 206 LX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Peugeot 206 LX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Peugeot 206 LX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 206 LX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 206 LX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 206 LX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Peugeot 206 LX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 206 LX THIS CAR | 68.2% | 1,474 | 88,715 mi | — 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 |
| Fiat Punto Active Sport | 74.2% | 677 | 55,059 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 206 LX outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Peugeot 206 LX has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.2% across 1,474 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Peugeot 206 LX are centre stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (1), and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (1). 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 206 LX owner drives around 3,163 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.
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.