Peugeot 206 Urban HDI (2006)
2006 Peugeot 206 Urban HDI
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2006 Peugeot 206 Urban HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Peugeot 206 Urban HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 62.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals this model struggles with reliability at this age. The absence of dangerous defects recorded is reassuring for safety, but the below-average pass rate and median CarHunch score of 50 indicate consistent mechanical issues you should budget for.
At nearly 115,000 miles median mileage, these cars are well-used specimens, yet they're averaging 1.19 failures per vehicle—suggesting wear-related problems are the norm rather than exception. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions systems, as the weak pass rate points to recurring faults in those areas rather than one-off problems.
What to check before buying a 2006 Peugeot 206 Urban 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Peugeot 206 Urban 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 2006 Peugeot 206 Urban HDI vehicles fall between 93,894 and 137,488 miles.
2006 Peugeot 206 Urban HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% 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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