2001 Peugeot 206 1.6L Petrol · WN51 SZR
2001 Peugeot 206 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 100,933 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 206
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WN51 SZR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 100,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Peugeot 206
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WN51 SZR Mileage History
- 11/10/202181,989 mi
- 21/10/202289,561 mi+7,572 mi
- 17/10/2023100,930 mi+11,369 mi
- 20/10/2023100,933 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,361 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WN51 SZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Peugeot 206 (WN51 SZR) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WN51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WN51SZR.
BMW
I8
AUDI
Q5 S LINE 50 TFSI E QUATTRO SA
TOYOTA
YARIS
FIAT
PUNTO
FIAT
PUNTO
AUDI
A2
AUDI
A2
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MEGANE SCENIC
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MEGANE SCENIC
PEUGEOT 206 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- 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 FailureModerate
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 CorrosionModerate
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.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.