Peugeot 206 S HDI (2005)
2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Peugeot 206 S HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 53.5%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a nearly 20-year-old diesel hatchback. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort were ever flagged with dangerous defects, so safety-critical failures aren't the pattern here.
At a median mileage of 117,000 miles for cars this age, these are average-use examples, yet they're averaging 0.82 failures per test—suggesting wear issues rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine, fuel system, and suspension, as these are where the failures are clustering.
What to check before buying a 2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI
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%) | 130 | 53.2% | 0.83 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI 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 2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI vehicles fall between 87,984 and 142,368 miles.
2005 Peugeot 206 S HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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