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Peugeot 106 reliability by build year

Coverage 1991-20042 named generationsHatchbackDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Peugeot 106 built before 2000: fails its MOT more often than average

Peugeot 106 models built before 2000 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at fluid leaks on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

32% of MOT tests on Peugeot 106 models built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Peugeot 106 models built before 2000 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Peugeot 106's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 106's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

106 Mk2 (1A/1C facelift)

Mk2 (1A/1C facelift) (1996-2004)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

31.7% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 2,472 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Peugeot 106.

See every build year for the Peugeot 106

By age

Peugeot 106 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Peugeot 106 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
14629.4%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
96832.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
1,13331.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
85533.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
2,47231.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Peugeot 106 models

These issues come from 25+ year old Peugeot 106 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    18.3%
    Advisory: 456Fail: 11 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.0%
    Advisory: 398Fail: 54 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.0%
    Advisory: 303Fail: 64 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    11.0%
    Advisory: 348Fail: 36 (9% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously

    10.2%
    Advisory: 265Fail: 183 (41% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,472 MOT tests on 25+ year old Peugeot 106 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Peugeot 106 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension26%
  2. Brakes + Emissions & exhaust20%
  3. Brakes + Tyres20%
  4. Brakes + Other19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,337 MOT tests on Peugeot 106 cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Peugeot 106.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

1 of the 4 Peugeot 106 recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Possible chafing of wiring harness

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Ford Sierra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%

    Lower fail rate: 11.5%, against 31.7% for the Peugeot 106, both built before 2000.

    3,022 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Vauxhall Nova

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.8%
    Dangerous
    2.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.2%, against 31.7% for the Peugeot 106, both built before 2000.

    1,003 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Ford Escort

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.6%
    Dangerous
    3.8%

    Lower fail rate: 16.8%, against 31.7% for the Peugeot 106, both built before 2000.

    10,088 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Austin Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    4.5%

    Lower fail rate: 22.6%, against 31.7% for the Peugeot 106, both built before 2000.

    3,373 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Peugeot 106 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,472 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Peugeot 106 ever sold: 5,574 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 2,472 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.