Peugeot 406 MOT data by year
The Peugeot 406 appears in 27,228 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1995–2019. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 71.6%.
27,228
MOT tests analysed
71.6%
Pass rate
28.4%
Fail rate
1995–2019
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,048 | 72.0% | 28.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 3,725 | 71.4% | 28.6% | Suspension |
| 2001 | 5,127 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 5,372 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 1,527 | 71.6% | 28.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 4,200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 3,590 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.9% | 3,509 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 2,393 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 1,671 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 1,324 |
| 7 | Tyres | 4.8% | 1,301 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.2% | 1,152 |
Methodology & source. Based on 27,228 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.