Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot J9: 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 J9
63%
MOT pass rate · 51 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot J9 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 63% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 37% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 4.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 164,678 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 51 |
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 J9
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Peugeot 206 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.