Peugeot 206 LX (2001)
2001 Peugeot 206 LX
CarHunch analysed 1,001 real MOT records for the 2001 Peugeot 206 LX. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
**Reliability verdict:** The 2001 Peugeot 206 LX is a serious reliability concern—only 12.5% pass their MOT first time, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%. Petrol versions are particularly troubling at just 0.2% pass rate, suggesting systemic mechanical issues with this specific combination.
**Context and practical takeaway:** At around 65,500 miles median, these cars aren't especially high-mileage examples, yet they're still accumulating 0.21 failures per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work before driving it regularly, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on cooling systems, clutches, and suspension—the typical weak points for this generation 206.
What to check before buying a 2001 Peugeot 206 LX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (81%) | 815 | 0.2% | 0.01 |
| Other (18%) | 179 | 66% | 1.1 |
| Diesel (1%) | 7 | 74.8% | 0.57 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Peugeot 206 LX 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.
Half of all 2001 Peugeot 206 LX vehicles fall between 51,991 and 65,487 miles.
2001 Peugeot 206 LX — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
MOT History Averages
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