2009 Peugeot 206 MOT pass rate: 62.1% (1,775 tests)
Is the 2009 206 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.0% -2.9 vs same-age |
64.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 60.8% -5.4 vs same-age |
60.8% visual scale |
| 2025 | 61.1% -5.0 vs same-age |
61.1% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 206
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 571 | 25.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 535 | 23.7% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 272 | 12.1% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 205 | 9.1% |
| 5 | Brakes | 178 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Steering | 154 | 6.8% |
All 206 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8,953 | 60.3% | -6.2 pts | 74,277 |
| 2002 | 14,441 | 59.0% | -6.6 pts | 81,852 |
| 2003 | 19,681 | 60.4% | -4.6 pts | 82,677 |
| 2004 | 27,694 | 62.2% | -2.1 pts | 82,750 |
| 2005 | 26,694 | 63.0% | -1.5 pts | 82,368 |
| 2006 | 19,593 | 62.8% | -1.6 pts | 80,124 |
| 2007 | 8,186 | 65.5% | +0.4 pts | 70,463 |
| 2008 | 3,691 | 63.5% | -1.7 pts | 73,156 |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,775 | 62.1% | -4.3 pts | 79,678 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Peugeot 206 years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Peugeot 206 reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 62.1% of their MOT tests (1,775 tests, 2023–2025), -4.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 79,678 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 206?
The median tested example shows 79,678 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.