Peugeot 206 vs Peugeot Xn: 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 Xn
60%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Xn (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Peugeot 206 | Peugeot Xn |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,143 mi | 104,510 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 644,856 | 2 |
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 Xn
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Peugeot 206 (68%) and Peugeot Xn (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.