Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 307 sw: 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 307 sw
64%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 307 sw (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 307 sw |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 116,591 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 7 |
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 307 sw
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 307 sw (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot 307 sw 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.