MOT reliability
Peugeot 204
5,999 vehicles · 142 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5,999 Peugeot 204 vehicles and 142 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 204 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,822 miles.
5,999
Vehicles
142
MOT tests
389
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Peugeot 204 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 204 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
Peugeot 204 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5,961), Diesel (37), Electric (1)
Most common Peugeot 204 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 204 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Sill covers are fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- O/S/F Inner rack joint Pin/Bush is very worn (2 times)
Peugeot 204 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 58,306 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 12,388 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 58,479 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 62,107 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 99,910 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,898 |
| 1994 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 62,213 |
| 1976 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 46,975 |
| 1975 | 4 | 11 | 64% | 58,147 |
| 1974 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 17,183 |
| 1971 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 15,556 |
| 1969 | 4 | 47 | 70% | 37,048 |
| 1968 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 60,000 |
Peugeot 204 reliability FAQ
Across 5,999 Peugeot 204 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Peugeot 204 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Peugeot 204 in our data has covered around
48,822 miles.
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