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2000 Peugeot 106: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2000 Peugeot 106s, from 401 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 401 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

401MOT tests in 2025
51%pass first time (all 2000 cars: 63%)
3,000typical miles a year
2.8×the usual rate for exhaust emissions (catalyst)

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2000 Peugeot 106s than on all cars registered in 2000.

  • Exhaust emissions (catalyst)2.8× usual
    Peugeot 106
    12% All 2000 cars
    4.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 12%, against 4.3% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Braking performance2.1× usual
    Peugeot 106
    15.2% All 2000 cars
    7.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 11.5%, against 3.3% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Brakes pulling to one side3.2× usual
    Peugeot 106
    7.7% All 2000 cars
    2.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 7%, against 1.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Washers2.3× usual
    Peugeot 106
    8% All 2000 cars
    3.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8%, against 3.5% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Better than most

Rigid brake pipes: 8% here, against 16.7% of all 2000 cars.

By area

The share of 2000 Peugeot 106 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Lights and electrics
    34% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    33% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    30% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    23% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    22% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2003483Tyres 27%
2002872Brakes 33%
2001773Suspension 31%
1999185Suspension 30%
1998518Brakes 30%
1997387Brakes 34%
1996184Brakes 36%
1995146Suspension 32%
1994130Brakes 29%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2000 Peugeot 106s registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score