2001 PEUGEOT 2062.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2001 PEUGEOT 206 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1997cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 66,513.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1997cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2001 Peugeot 206 (Y304 BEC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2024 to March 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Peugeot has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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