2005 Peugeot 206 2.0L Diesel · CW05 AVY

The Peugeot 206 presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 13 June 2024 at 109,226 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes in 2023 and 2022 alongside the 2024 result. Two failure entries on the same dates as passes, at 94,258 miles on 9 June 2022 and 109,226 miles on 13 June 2024, carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 109,226 against a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,200 miles per year. The annual increments are modest: 94,258 in June 2022, 101,183 in June 2023, and 109,226 in June 2024 show around 7,000 miles added across two years. Low annual use of this pattern often points to light local running or periods of inactivity, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen despite low drivetrain wear. The absence of advisories across every test means the official record gives no flag on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts given the car's age and likely standing periods. Peugeot 206 models of this era are prone to rear beam corrosion and degraded trailing arm bearings not always caught in a pass with no defects listed. Given the same-day fail and pass pairs with zero defects, prior owners appear to have addressed any presentation issues promptly at the test centre. The clean sheet offers reassurance on paper, but the sparse record provides no evidence of consumable monitoring such as tyre tread depth or exhaust emissions trend. A pre-purchase check of binding calipers, tyre sidewall condition, and underside rust remains warranted before commitment.