Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 405: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Peugeot 206
68%
MOT pass rate · 644,856 vehicles
More reliable
Peugeot 405
64%
MOT pass rate · 81,162 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 405 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 151,111 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 81,162 |
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 405
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot 405 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.