2000 Peugeot 206 (first used 2000) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 53.8% of Peugeot 206s first used in 2000 passed their MOT first time, against 62.7% for all cars first used in 2000. Across 3,568 206 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, noise, emissions and leaks and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Peugeot 206s first used in 2000 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, 206s first used in 2000 against all cars first used in 2000 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the 206 figure was 8.9 points lower.
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| Test year | 2000 206 | All cars first used 2000 | 206 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46.8% | 57.0% | 2,844 |
| 2022 | 47.8% | 58.9% | 2,100 |
| 2023 | 48.3% | 60.6% | 1,567 |
| 2024 | 48.7% | 61.4% | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 53.8% | 62.7% | 846 |
Common 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT failures
Share of the 1,793 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 17.2% | 309 |
| Position lamp: not working | 14.9% | 267 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 13.2% | 236 |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | 12.0% | 216 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 11.9% | 213 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2000 Peugeot 206 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2000 206s, as a share of all 3,568 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 23.0% | 820 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 15.3% | 547 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 13.9% | 495 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.8% | 494 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 12.9% | 459 |
Questions about the 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2000 Peugeot 206?
In 2025, 53.8% of 206s first used in 2000 passed their MOT first time, against 62.7% for all cars first used in 2000. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2000 206 most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 45.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (38.7%) and suspension (34.5%). The single most common item was “Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits” (17.2%).
How often does a 2000 Peugeot 206 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 46.2% of first tests on 206s first used in 2000 did not pass first time: 39.8% failed, and a further 6.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,793 of 3,568 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2000 Peugeot 206 MOT advisories?
“Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (on 23.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (15.3%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (13.9%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (13.8%) and “Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases” (12.9%).
Is a 2000 Peugeot 206 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 46.8% in 2021 to 53.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2000
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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