Peugeot 203 van vs Peugeot 206: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 203 van
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 203 van (57%) 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 203 van | Peugeot 206 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 42,222 mi | 102,143 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 644,856 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 203 van
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- bulkhead rusty under dashboard
- fuel pipes are rusty
- offside front tyre sidewall perished close to limits
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 203 van (57%) and Peugeot 206 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 203 van 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.