PEUGEOT 2062001 · 1.6L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2001 PEUGEOT 206 — Petrol, 1587cc. This vehicle has 100,079 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1587cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM
Our records for this Peugeot 206 (Y488 EBV) from 2001 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2021 and July 2023.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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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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