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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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Data last updated: · Based on 156 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.6%
Typical Mileage
181,030mi
Annual Mileage
5,514mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

Low usage
2,337 mi/yr
Typical
5,514 mi/yr
Average
6,238 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,454 mi/yr

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.

Median
181,030 mi
75th Percentile
220,338 mi
95th Percentile
318,934 mi
Max Recorded
350,190 mi

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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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.

Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) reliable?
Based on 156 MOT tests, the Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) has a 68.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90)?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) do per year?
The typical Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) does around 5,514 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90) last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 406 LX HDI(90)?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.