Peugeot 106 xl zest 3 vs Peugeot 206: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 106 xl zest 3
60%
MOT pass rate · 616 vehicles
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 xl zest 3 (60%) and Peugeot 206 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 106 xl zest 3 | Peugeot 206 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 89,734 mi | 102,143 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 616 | 644,856 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 106 xl zest 3
No fault breakdown available.
Peugeot 206
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 xl zest 3 (60%) and Peugeot 206 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 106 xl zest 3 report Full Peugeot 206 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.