2002 Peugeot 106 1.1L Petrol · BJ02 VAU
2002 Peugeot 106 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2002. Recorded mileage 80,389 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 106
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ02 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 80,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ02 VAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Peugeot 106 (BJ02 VAU) between October 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
BJ02 VAU Mileage History
- 16/10/202375,884 mi
- 17/10/202375,884 mi
- 28/11/202480,376 mi+4,492 mi
- 05/03/202580,389 mi+13 mi
- 05/03/202580,389 mi
Average of roughly 3,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot Peugeot 106
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 106
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Trailing Arm Axle Bearing Seizure(Serious)
The rear suspension on the 106 uses a transverse torsion beam tube with trailing radius arms riding on needle roller bearings. Over years of UK rain, road grit, and road salt, the outer rubber water seals perish. Water enters the axle tube, corroding the needle bearings and gouging the hardened steel pivot shafts. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt inwards at the top (excessive negative camber). In advanced stages, the inner tyre sidewall rubs directly against the inner wheel arch tub.
- TU Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Oil and Coolant Leaks(Serious)
The PSA TU eight-valve petrol engine family (1.1, 1.4, and 1.6) is notorious for head gasket degradation. Specifically, the pressurized oil feed gallery passes through the front-left corner of the cylinder head, directly above the alternator. The factory composite gasket deteriorates around this corner, causing engine oil to weep externally down the front face of the block. If neglected, the failure breaches the coolant passages, causing coolant loss, oil-coolant cross-contamination, and overheating.
- Stiff or Snapping Clutch Cable and Pedal Quadrant Wear(Moderate)
The manual 106 uses a mechanical clutch cable coupled to a plastic self-adjusting toothed ratchet quadrant mounted atop the clutch pedal box. Over time, road dirt and heat cause the inner steel cable to fray and bind inside its protective outer nylon sheath. The resulting excessive pedal resistance puts heavy mechanical stress on the plastic quadrant teeth, causing the ratchet to slip or the cable to snap completely, leaving the pedal stuck flat to the cabin floor.
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- Rear Trailing Arm Axle Bearing SeizureSerious
The rear suspension on the 106 uses a transverse torsion beam tube with trailing radius arms riding on needle roller bearings. Over years of UK rain, road grit, and road salt, the outer rubber water seals perish. Water enters the axle tube, corroding the needle bearings and gouging the hardened steel pivot shafts. As the bearings collapse, the rear wheels tilt inwards at the top (excessive negative camber). In advanced stages, the inner tyre sidewall rubs directly against the inner wheel arch tub.
- TU Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Oil and Coolant LeaksSerious
The PSA TU eight-valve petrol engine family (1.1, 1.4, and 1.6) is notorious for head gasket degradation. Specifically, the pressurized oil feed gallery passes through the front-left corner of the cylinder head, directly above the alternator. The factory composite gasket deteriorates around this corner, causing engine oil to weep externally down the front face of the block. If neglected, the failure breaches the coolant passages, causing coolant loss, oil-coolant cross-contamination, and overheating.
- Stiff or Snapping Clutch Cable and Pedal Quadrant WearModerate
The manual 106 uses a mechanical clutch cable coupled to a plastic self-adjusting toothed ratchet quadrant mounted atop the clutch pedal box. Over time, road dirt and heat cause the inner steel cable to fray and bind inside its protective outer nylon sheath. The resulting excessive pedal resistance puts heavy mechanical stress on the plastic quadrant teeth, causing the ratchet to slip or the cable to snap completely, leaving the pedal stuck flat to the cabin floor.
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