Peugeot 106 vs Peugeot J 4: 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 J 4
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 (65%) and Peugeot J 4 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 106 | Peugeot J 4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 35% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 4.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 101,666 mi | 193,422 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,494 | 1 |
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 J 4
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 (65%) and Peugeot J 4 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 106 report Full Peugeot J 4 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.