2000 Peugeot 106: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2000 Peugeot 106?

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

• Exhaust emissions (catalyst)2.8× usual
  Peugeot 106

  13% All 2000 cars

  4.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 13%, against 4.5% 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.

• Brakes pulling to one side3.2× usual
  Peugeot 106

  8.1% All 2000 cars

  2.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.5%, against 1.9% 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.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints1.9× usual
  Peugeot 106

  10.2% All 2000 cars

  5.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 2.5% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

• Steering rack3× usual
  Peugeot 106

  6.3% All 2000 cars

  2.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 1.2% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Side repeaters3.7× usual
  Peugeot 106

  5.5% All 2000 cars

  1.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

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

Petrol or diesel: does it make a difference?

The same figures for each fuel on its own. Check which one the car you're looking at is: it's on the logbook and in its MOT history.

Common 2000 Peugeot 106 MOT failures and advisories

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
  32% 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
  31% 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
  29% 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
  20% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Peugeot 106

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the exhaust emissions (catalyst)? (Flagged at MOT 2.8× as often on the 2000 Peugeot 106 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the brakes pulling to one side? (Flagged at MOT 3.2× as often on the 2000 Peugeot 106 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 1.9× as often on the 2000 Peugeot 106 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?