Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 306 l diesel: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
Peugeot 306 l diesel
71%
MOT pass rate · 153 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 306 l diesel (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 306 l diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 149,934 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 153 |
Most common faults
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)
Peugeot 306 l diesel
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 306 l diesel (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.