Peugeot 106 vs Peugeot P4: 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 P4
74%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 (65%) and Peugeot P4 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 106 | Peugeot P4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 101,666 mi | 81,291 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 319,494 | 4 |
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 P4
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- both front swivel joints leaking slightly
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 106 (65%) and Peugeot P4 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 106 report Full Peugeot P4 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.