2000 Peugeot 206 1.4L Petrol · W996 XCY
2000 Peugeot 206 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 109,578 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W996 XCY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2014
- 109,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
W996 XCY Mileage History
- 14/06/200557,487 mi
- 16/06/200557,488 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/200667,734 mi+10,246 mi
- 31/08/200775,194 mi+7,460 mi
- 31/08/200775,194 mi
- 23/04/200879,768 mi+4,574 mi
- 26/04/200879,792 mi+24 mi
- 09/06/200985,550 mi+5,758 mi
- 12/06/200985,550 mi
- 16/06/201090,336 mi+4,786 mi
- 18/06/201090,338 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/201299,314 mi+8,976 mi
- 07/06/201299,320 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/2013102,838 mi+3,518 mi
- 04/06/2014109,578 mi+6,740 mi
- 05/06/2014109,578 mi
Average of roughly 5,804 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
W996 XCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Peugeot 206 (W996 XCY) between June 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
Common Problems: PEUGEOT 206
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle Corrosion(Moderate)
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
- Lambda Sensor Failure(Moderate)
The oxygen (lambda) sensor fails regularly, causing poor fuel economy, failed emissions tests and engine management warning lights.
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- Head Gasket Failure (1.4/1.6 Petrols)Serious
The 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines are known for head gasket failures, especially on cars that have been overheated or poorly maintained. Symptoms include coolant loss, white exhaust smoke and overheating.
- Central Locking Actuator FailureModerate
The door lock actuators fail regularly on the 206, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. The driver's door is typically the first to go.
- Rear Beam Axle CorrosionModerate
The rear beam axle can corrode severely on UK cars, particularly in salt-laden coastal areas. Heavy rust can lead to structural weakness and MOT failure.
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