Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot 504: 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 504
66%
MOT pass rate · 11,239 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot 504 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 105,261 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 11,239 |
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 504
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot 504 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.