Peugeot 206 (2000)
2000 Peugeot 206
CarHunch analysed 79,728 real MOT records for the 2000 Peugeot 206. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Peugeot 206 passes its MOT first time in just 65.4% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant red flag for potential buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, both struggling around the 65% mark, so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These cars are typically running 70,000 miles by their MOT, which is reasonable for age, but when they fail they do so across multiple systems—averaging 4.77 failures and 18.3 advisories per vehicle suggests widespread wear rather than isolated problems. Before buying, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection and obtain the complete MOT history to check which components have repeatedly failed; this car demands more scrutiny than most.
What to check before buying a 2000 Peugeot 206
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.
- ⚠️ 29.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (83%) | 65,824 | 65.3% | 4.85 |
| Diesel (17%) | 13,891 | 65.6% | 4.36 |
| LPG (0%) | 9 | 60% | 6.33 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 64.4% | 5 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Peugeot 206 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 2000 Peugeot 206 vehicles fall between 55,430 and 85,011 miles.
2000 Peugeot 206 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,020 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Peugeot 206
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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85.1%
Oil leak
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84.1%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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78.8%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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71.9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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68.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.5%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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65.1%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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63.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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