Peugeot 205 gld vs Peugeot 206: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 205 gld
92%
MOT pass rate · 15,911 vehicles
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 205 gld (92%) 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 205 gld | Peugeot 206 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 96,373 mi | 102,143 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,911 | 644,856 |
Most common faults
Peugeot 205 gld
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 205 gld (92%) and Peugeot 206 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 205 gld 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.