Peugeot 406 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,112 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,112 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 55% of Peugeot 406 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 406 tends to fail
Share of Peugeot 406 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, body & structure, seat belts. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Peugeot 406 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Peugeot 406 is more demanding than average for its age: 55% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes, body & structure and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Peugeot 406?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Peugeot 406 in 2024: 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Peugeot 406 MOT?
For Peugeot 406 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (10.9% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), body & structure (7% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), seat belts (3.1% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).