Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2 (2000)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.9% first-time pass rate

2000 Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2000 Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2000 Peugeot 106 is in serious trouble: only 1.9% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant (which makes up virtually all examples) performs identically poorly. While dangerous defects are rare at 0%, the catastrophic pass rate makes this one of the least reliable cars of its generation—buyers should expect multiple failed attempts and significant repair costs before getting a clean MOT.

At nearly 80,000 miles median, these cars are actually running relatively low for their age, yet they're still failing MOTs at a rate 42 times worse than average, suggesting fundamental structural or mechanical decay rather than simple wear from high mileage. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection by a diesel specialist and budget for at least one full MOT cycle of repairs—this model requires serious commitment to get roadworthy.

Below average reliability 78.1% below UK average
1.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
78,181
typical mileage
78,181–87,181 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 108 1.9% 0.04
Petrol (1%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,181
low mileage
78,181
typical
87,181
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2 vehicles fall between 78,181 and 87,181 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.04
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Peugeot 106 Xnd Zest 2:

1998 1999