Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) reliable? We analysed 156 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.
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The Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90).
Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) 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 406 LX HDI(90) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) THIS CAR | 68.6% | 156 | 181,030 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 |
| Yamaha Banshee | 89.2% | 499 | 615 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90)Should you buy a used Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90)?
The Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.6% across 156 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) owner drives around 5,514 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.