Peugeot 106 vs Peugeot Elystar: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 106
65%
MOT pass rate · 319,494 vehicles
Peugeot Elystar
80%
MOT pass rate · 647 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Elystar is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 106 | Peugeot Elystar |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 101,666 mi | 15,959 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,494 | 647 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 106
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Peugeot Elystar
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot Elystar is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 106 report Full Peugeot Elystar 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.