Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot Horse box: 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 Horse box
83%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Horse box (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot Horse box |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 63,378 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 5 |
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 Horse box
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust silencer corroding
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points (both) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Horse box (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Peugeot 206 report Full Peugeot Horse box 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.