2001 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · X628 EAK
2001 Peugeot 406 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 120,174 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2021.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X628 EAK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2021
- 120,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X628 EAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 406 (X628 EAK) between August 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
X628 EAK Mileage History
- 02/08/200697,024 mi
- 11/08/200799,731 mi+2,707 mi
- 15/08/2008101,796 mi+2,065 mi
- 05/08/2009103,837 mi+2,041 mi
- 09/08/2010106,264 mi+2,427 mi
- 26/07/2011107,916 mi+1,652 mi
- 28/07/2012109,782 mi+1,866 mi
- 28/07/2012109,782 mi
- 29/07/2013110,359 mi+577 mi
- 29/07/2013110,359 mi
- 02/08/2014111,654 mi+1,295 mi
- 25/07/2015113,091 mi+1,437 mi
- 25/07/2015113,091 mi
- 26/07/2016114,476 mi+1,385 mi
- 03/08/2016114,479 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2017116,490 mi+2,011 mi
- 21/07/2017116,490 mi
- 10/07/2018117,869 mi+1,379 mi
- 02/07/2019118,700 mi+831 mi
- 02/07/2019118,700 mi
- 27/07/2020119,866 mi+1,166 mi
- 28/07/2020119,866 mi
- 20/07/2021120,174 mi+308 mi
Average of roughly 1,547 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 406
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: PEUGEOT 406
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch Wear(Serious)
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush Wear(Moderate)
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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- HDi Dual Mass Flywheel and Clutch WearSerious
The 2.0 HDi 110 and 2.2 HDi models utilize a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to dampen diesel crankshaft torsional vibrations. Over higher mileages, the internal springs and friction damper mechanisms within the flywheel fatigue and break down. This results in heavy driveline shudder, metallic chattering at idle, clutch slip in higher gears under torque, and in severe cases, catastrophic flywheel separation that punches through the gearbox bellhousing.
- Rear Multi-Link Suspension Passive Steer Bush WearModerate
The 406 features an advanced multi-link rear suspension design with trailing arms, transverse links, and passive rear-steering tie rods. After years on potholed UK roads, the rubber bonded bushes on the rear transverse track control arms and passive steer links perish and develop significant play. This causes vague rear-end handling, wandering or twitchiness on motorways, severe scrubbing of the rear tyres, and recurring MOT failures.
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