Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 325i: 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 325i
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 325i (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 325i |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 138,783 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 1 |
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 325i
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot 325i (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot 325i 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.